News4U Magazine - April 2015

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CONTENTS April 2015 A Quick Note from the Editor

Cover Story:

4 Grab a Cold One

48 The Beer Guide Go with the Flow!

Beauty

6 Theresa Caputo at the Ford Center An Interview with the Long Island Medium 8 Bill Burr: “The Billy Bible Belt Tour” Leave Your Sensitive Side at Home 10 EPO: The Ultimate Glee Club An Evening with American Idol Finalists 12 Old Dominion at Backstage Bar & Grill Country Stars in the Making 14 O.A.R. at the Ford Center Here to Rockville 16 Franklin Street Color Me Fun 5K Raising Money for the Jewel of the West Side 24 The Lure of Instagram Pt. 2 You STILL can’t Look Away

18 Beauty Date with Dakyissa

Business

23 Bob’s Gym 42 Electric Owl Salon

Coupons

92 Save Big!

Cuisine & Dining

31 Restaurant Spotlight: Bar Louie 32 What’s Cookin’: Vecchio’s Italian Market 33 Local Chef Spotlight: Chuck Subra of Tropicana Evansville 34 Restaurant Guide 40 Fresh from the Kitchen with Chef Doug Rennie Entertainment 15 Songwriters Night @ Uptown Event 16 Evansville Vinyl Project 19 Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women in Jazz

20 20 Questions from a 20 Something 26 Tri-State Ink 27 Mugshots 62 In Town & Around 70 How I Roll 74 Local Talent: Rachael Goldman 75 Soundboard: The Commoners 78 Arts & Activities 79 Local Writer Spotlight: John Thurgood 80 Words from Whitney 81 Brain Games: Crossword 82 Community & Family 85 The Fab Four at the Victory 88 Local Band Spotlight: Jenny’s Bad Hair Day 91 More Mug Shots 94 Club Guide 95 We Were There

Reviews 76 Beer: Cure What Ales You 86 Film: Wetlands 87 DVD Reviews 88 Music Sports 21 Evansville Heat Girls Fast Pitch Softball 71 Around the Track with Billy Egeler 72 Tri-State Racing Schedules

Local Happenings 22 EAB Trivia Pub Crawl 38 Funk in the City 82 Henderson Bowl for the Cure 84 Rockin River City Ride

Brain Games Crossword Answers:

ON THE COVER

THE BEER ISSUE! Everything you need to know about America’s favorite drink.

DOWN: 1. Bavaria 2. Inebriated 3. Molson 4. Fermentation 5. Fingers 8.

Chicago 9. Australia ACROSS: 6. Prohibition 7. Recipe 10. Ingredients 11. Japan 12. Liquid

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Star of the hit TLC TV series, Long Island Medium, and best-selling author of There’s More to Life than This and You Can’t Make This Stuff Up, Theresa Caputo communicates with the dead for a living.

It’s a gift that she’s had from a very early age and over the years, has developed into a life-changing career, impacting millions of people. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Caputo’s “made for TV” with her big personality and flamboyant fashion sense; the camera loves her and vice-versa. And while some may take issue with the “reality show” aspect of Long Island Medium, for Caputo, it’s a natural progression.

She started by giving individual readings and through word-of-mouth, built a huge following. In fact, before graduating to TV, her schedule was booked solid for up to two years. Now she simply broadcasts her gifts and reaches a mass audience every week.

While filming another round of shows for TLC, Caputo kindly took a few minutes out of her very busy schedule to speak with News4U.

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As a child, were you aware enough at the time to understand those early feelings and sensations?

What did you think was happening and did you share your experiences with your family?

I thought that everything I was sensing and feeling was normal! I thought everyone felt what I was feeling! I shared some of the things I was sensing with my family.

After starting your career in such a low-key, wordof-mouth way, how daunting and/or exciting was it to broadcast your gifts on national television?

It was very exciting to have my gifts shared on television, because my wish was to always help people. Now I am able to share messages that heal millions of people one episode at a time.

Despite your paranormal day job, off-camera you live a very normal life. Do you ever bring work home with you, in a sense, or can you completely separate your two lives?

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My life is no different than anyone else’s! We just have cameras that follow us now! Haha!

You have moved so many of your followers/fans to tears and changed so many lives with your readings.

Is there a particular individual that you’ve had an impact on that stands out?

Honestly, every reading I have done is special to me because it has impacted someone in a positive way!

Your TLC show has been a huge success. Where do you see your gifts taking you in the future?

Who knows?! But at the end of the day, I’m just Theresa Caputo from Hicksville – mother, daughter, sister, wife and medium. – TE For ticket info, visit thefordcenter.com or theresacaputo.com.

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Some of the best and most respected comedians in the world have come through Evansville over the years, including Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby (currently not-sorespected, admittedly), Kevin Hart and Bill Maher just to name a few. But there’s something about Bill Burr’s impending arrival that has area comedy fans and aspiring comedians even more charged up than usual. No doubt, his loose tongue and cutting humor stand out in an overcrowded field of soft entertainers. Burr pulls no punches as he sets up biting punch lines that go for the throat and so often kill.

Unlike so many people-pleasing comedians, the guy cares not one bit what you think – particularly whether or not you think he’s funny. FYI, Burr is hilarious. - TE Local comedian (and the subject of this month’s Local Talent article) Rachael

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Goldman wholeheartedly agrees and was kind enough to share her thoughts about the upcoming show:

with it. That said, you may know him from Chappelle’s Show, Kroll Show, The New Girl and his recurring role as “Kuby” on Breaking Bad.

The show will be loud, unapologetically off-color and, above all else, hilarious.

One should expect nothing less from the guy who began his 2014 Netflix special I’m Sorry You Feel That Way with the following disclaimer:

The evening promises to be an exciting opportunity to watch Burr as he works on new material for his next special. Don’t miss your chance to be in on the joke! – RG

“If you have strong religious beliefs, politically correct opinions, or are easily offended by crude language and sexual innuendo CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.” Oh, don’t you worry, Bill. This is Evansville.

We’ve heard a lot worse, and we were probably the butt of the joke.

Burr has released three other specials, including You People Are All The Same, Let It Go and Why Do I Do This?. He has hosted the weekly, one-hour “Bill’s Monday Morning Podcast” since ’07. He’s performed for David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon.

If you’re not familiar with Burr’s stand-up, that’s crazy. C’mon, get

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s advertised, the 2014-2015 EPO season has featured an incredibly rich and diverse series of performances with something for everyone. But only a few opportunities to “Experience the Phil” remain, including this month’s The Ultimate Glee Club and Beethoven & Tchaikovsky and the grand finale, Disney Live in Concert: Pirates of the Caribbean, in May. Highly anticipated, The Ultimate Glee Club brings together American Idol finalists LaKisha Jones (2007) and Matt Giraud (2009) and the EPO’s specially auditioned high school show choir as they sing and dance their way through popular songs featured in Glee, the long-running Fox TV show. Highlights include Adele’s “Rumor Has It,” Coldplay’s “The Scientist” and “All that Jazz” from the musical Chicago. In addition, Jones and Giraud take turns showcasing their talents with unique interpretations of “Proud Mary,” “Georgia On My Mind,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” and “Sweet Caroline.”

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A singer-songwriter from Michigan, Giraud’s career took off when he placed fifth on American Idol in 2009. His popularity with fans prompted the judges to use the “save” option for the first time, giving Giraud a reprieve and the opportunity to continue in the competition for several more weeks. A charismatic and accomplished performer, he continues to make strides in the entertainment industry, and The Ultimate Glee Club is further vindication of his Idol success.

In 2007, Jones, also a Michigan native, made the top four on American Idol. Her early years included musical theatre and singing in church choirs – experiences that prepared her for the Idol spotlight. Now married and a devoted mother, Jones still has the vocal chops that put her on the map and this exciting collaboration with Geraud is the perfect vehicle for her undeniable talent.

After the contemporary feel of Glee, prepare to revisit the classics with the EPO and guest pianist Adam Golka as they breathe new life into cherished works by the world’s most popular composers. Beethoven & Tchaikovsky features the Prometheus Overture, Piano Concerto No. 4 (with Golka) and Symphony No. 4 – all masterpieces filled with great drama and incredible energy. Don’t miss this grand salute to the giants of classical music. - TE For ticket info, visit victorytheatre.com or evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Times: 4/11 (7 p.m.); 4/12 (2 p.m.); 4/25 (7 p.m.). The Victory Theatre is located at 600 Main St.

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Old Dominion is on the cusp of country music stardom. Made up of five veterans of the Nashville scene with a long list of songwriting credits for big names like Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney, the band keeps winning over new fans with its current single, “Break Up with Him,” a shout-out to frustrated guys. But it’s only the beginning of what is shaping up to be a huge year for OD. On the road through the summer and beyond, the band is in high demand and will soon join Kenny Chesney’s “The Big Revival Tour” for 17 dates. Exposure on such a big stage should punch their ticket to national success – which makes OD’s show at Backstage Bar & Grill a must-see event.

In between meetings and rehearsals for the big tour, lead singer Matthew Ramsey, multiinstrumentalist Trevor Rosen and bassist Geoff Sprung kindly spoke with News4U. Can you sense that big things are happening for the band – is it a tangible feeling?

MR: Most of the time it’s after something happens, and we’re like ‘wow, that was a big moment.’ We don’t always realize the gravity of what’s happening, because it’s happening so fast.

TR: We just played Joe’s Bar in Chicago, and we ended up selling it out which blew us away. But then to hear people singing all the words – that made us look at each other and go ‘man, what’s going on?’”

GS: The moments that get me are when we’re with people in the industry with lots of experience that say to us ‘I hope you guys are savoring this moment, because everything’s going to happen really fast for you guys, and you’re going to blow up.’ It’s very sobering.

These are people that know how this works.

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Why do you think “Break Up with Him” has resonated so strongly with country music listeners?

TR: I’m not sure exactly, but our producer Shane MacAnally says it just has the “magic dust” – he can’t explain it, but he knew it the second he heard it. It’s an intangible thing that immediately grabs people’s attention and takes on a life of its own.

MR: The challenge in all music genres is to say something that has been said a million times but in a different way. For some reason, I feel like with this song, we’ve found something that hasn’t been talked about a whole lot. And a lot of relationships have started that way (laughs).

How are you preparing for the big tour dates with Kenny Chesney?

MR: When you’re playing a stage that size, you have to upgrade. We had to get all kinds of new equipment and get used to that. We’re busy picking the songs to play and trying to decide how to get the most bang for our 25 minutes out there. Still, we can only prepare to a certain point and then once we step out on that stage a couple times we’ll know how to fine tune it.

Finally, what can we expect from your set at Backstage?

MR: We’re a new band, and we love playing a smaller place like that.

It’s exciting and we bring the fire and try to have a lot of fun with each other and the crowd. We’ll play our songs as well as the songs we’ve written for other people. It will be an entertaining night. - TE For more info, visit olddominionband.com or follow them on Facebook.

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pproaching two decades together as a band, American rockers O.A.R. (short for Of a Revolution) made it the old-fashioned way: by playing live. When lead vocalist March Roberge and drummer Chris Culos came together in 1996, the digital era was still in its infancy; the only real option for a couple of young guys looking to make musical inroads was to form a band, record and perform. Bassist Benj Gershman and lead guitarist Richard On were brought onboard to flesh out the sound, and the quartet hit the studio. Featuring standout tracks like “Black Rock” and “That Was a Crazy Game of Poker,” The Wanderer incorporated elements of acoustic /folk rock and soul with a jam band approach (i.e., long songs) and appeared to be heavily influenced by the likes of Blues Traveler.

O.A.R.’s sophomore album, Soul’s Aflame, saw the addition of saxophonist Jerry DePizzo – completing the lineup that remains intact to this day. With a solid group of songs and a beefed up sound, O.A.R. began expanding its tours, playing outside their home base of Ohio and slowly building a unique following of fans.

Lava Records – a decision that paid off with the band’s next release.

Stories of a Stranger appeared in 2005, debuting at #40 on the Billboard 200 and producing one of O.A.R.’s most popular songs, “Love and Memories.”

Whether a coincidence or not, the new partnership with Lava resulted in a more pop approach for the band: shorter songs, streamlined arrangements.

The fan base clearly approved and live shows attracted bigger and bigger crowds, peaking with a sell-out at Madison Square Garden. 2008’s All Sides cashed in on the band’s newfound mass appeal with another huge single, “Shattered (Turn the Car Around).” The buzz surrounding the album and subsequent tour boded well for the follow-up, 2010’s King. It reached #12 on the charts, a high-point for the band and served as a good omen for a new partnership with Wind-Up Records.

While 2012 saw the release of Live on the Red Rocks, a CD/DVD package documenting O.A.R.’s appearance at Red Rocks Amphitheater, it would be another two years before the band emerged with a new studio album. Finally, fans were sated with The Rockville LP in June of 2014.

Featuring the single “Peace,” it stands as one of O.A.R.’s finest collection of songs to date. – TE

Ironically, the band’s third album, Risen, was released just six months before the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. 2001 may have been a black mark on American history, but it was a great year for O.A.R. Risen proved to be very successful and with the rise of the internet, the fans could communicate and spread the word about the band’s incredible live shows. The follow-up, In Between Now and Then, drew much attention from major labels, but though numerous For ticket info, visit thefordcenter.com or offers considered, O.A.R. ultimately signed with ofarevolution.com.

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Songwriters Night at the Uptown Event Restaurant Thursdays / 6 PM-9 PM It’s often said that the best songwriters in the world are working in Nashville. Whether it’s tales of heartbreak or late nights and too many drinks (usually the latter), there’s something about country music that speaks to the people. Well, now you can get a front row seat to the writing process and hear the stories behind the songs every Thursday night at the Uptown Event Restaurant.

Beginning April 2, Songwriters Night will feature a talented group of composers with years of experience working in and around Music City plus a host to direct the show. You’ll get firsthand accounts of hit-making sessions – from the chord progressions to the lyrical direction – and then enjoy live performances by the authors themselves. For anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the way Nashville works, this is an incredible opportunity. And it’s sure to be just as much fun for general music lovers, too. You’ll hear some of the best songs being written in any genre. - TE

April schedule:

• 4/2: Joe Michael Feldpausch • 4/9: Special Guest TBA • 4/16: Kent Wells Production / Go Time Records will host w/performances by Eric Beddingfield, Erica Nicole and Jordan Anderson • 4/23: Ron Wallace • 4/30: Special Guest TBA For more info, call 812-550-1404. The Uptown Event Restaurant is located at 518 Main St. two doors down from the Victory Theatre and across from the Ford Center.

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3rd Annual Color Me Fun 5K and Earth Day Bazaar on Franklin Street April 25 / 9 AM - 2 PM The “jewel of the west side,” Franklin Street keeps growing with new businesses and events added every year. In fact, the area has become so popular that even winter’s chill couldn’t dampen the spirit of Mardi Gras back in February – a testament to the hard work of the Franklin Street Events Association (FSEA) members and all they do to give back to the community. And now that spring is finally here, it’s time to get out and enjoy what is quickly becoming a beloved west side tradition: the Color Me Fun 5K and Earth Day Bazaar. This annual family-friendly event is the FSEA’s biggest fundraiser, helping to pay for all of the good work being done to promote the area (from movie nights to concerts, pub crawls to trick or treating) and provide a platform for charitable activities.

Starting at 9 a.m., the celebration begins with “the most colorful and fun run to hit the streets of Evansville.” All participants are welcome: kids, walkers and runners of all abilities. Everybody can get in on the 5K action and have a blast getting (or staying) healthy. After the run, get ready for the folk-rock brilliance of The Giving Tree Band, back for a much deserved encore. The dynamic group from Yorkville, Ill. has been together for over a decade and is widely known for a homegrown sound created from acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitars, banjo, violin, mandolin and pedal steel. Comparisons include Neil Young, Bob Dylan and The Beatles.

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In addition to the Color Me Fun 5K and concert in the park, the Earth Day Bazaar (on the lawn of the West Branch Library) will be in full swing all morning and afternoon, acting as a kick off to the Summer Bazaar that was so well-received last year. Look forward to earth science demos, seedling giveaways, input from local farmers and tons of earthy goodness!

Come on out and support this great event and help the FSEA raise money to fund all the other activities that we enjoy throughout the year on Franklin Street. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends and show your love for the west side! - TE To register for the 5K, visit riseupandrun.com/color-me-fun. Children 12 and under are free with registered adult; $15 for high school and college students with valid ID; $35 early registration, $40 day on day of event. Limited to 1,000 registrants. All participants will receive a Color Me Fun t-shirt. For more info, visit Facebook.com/ FranklinStreetEventsAssociation or franklinstreeteventsassociation.com.

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(A Documentary)

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana (ARTSWIN) Bower- Suhrhenrich Foundation Gallery (BSF)

April 14 / 12 PM & 6:30 PM

April is Jazz Appreciation Month and to celebrate, ARTSWIN will host Kay D. Ray, producer of Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women in Jazz, a new documentary. An Evansville native now based in the Pacific Northwest, Ray has worked with Microsoft Studios and as a producer for the Experience Music Project. Her resume includes over 85 films and the direction of numerous interviews.

The group responsible for bringing Ray to the area is headed by Monika Herzig, holder of a Doctorate in Music and Jazz Studies at Indiana University and cofounder of Jazz from Bloomington. She is also founder of ACME Records, home to jazz ensembles the Monika Herzig Acoustic Project, Kwyjibo, Third Man and Beeblebox.

The event is set to begin at noon with a

screening of the documentary followed by a brief lecture/Q&A. At 6:30 p.m., the Monika Herzig Trio will play for app. 45 minutes followed by a second screening of Lady Be Good and another short lecture/Q&A. To complement the film presentation and music performance, beer and wine (etc.) will be served.

This event is possible because of contributions from the following sponsors:

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Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana WUEV 91.5 FM University of Evansville Music Dept.

Arts, Beats and Eats Studio The Alhambra Film Festival Evansville Jazz Society Rockstore Productions

The ARTSWIN BSF is located at 318 Main St. in downtown Evansville.

For more info, visit kaydray.com, monikaherzig.com and artswin.org.

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Cindy Reitz

Officially, the Manager of Gerst Haus/Smitty’s/Sportsman’s; in reality, “the person who does all the sh*t no one else wants to do” with a side title “the fixer of all things.”

20 Questions for Cindy Reitz 1. Sky diving: interested?… Hell no. I’m terrified of heights.

2. Best April Fool’s joke… Never pranked anyone...yet.

3. Favorite Gerst Haus sandwich… Reuben.

4. I have a knack for… Organization and Multitasking.

5. What I listen to in the car… Lite Jazz, Classic Rock, Kenny Chesney.

6. Last time I became angry… someone got fired.

7. After a long day at work, I… have a tasty libation anywhere but at work.

8. My most annoying habit… Quoting Judge Judy-”you picked ‘em” 9. A city I would move to… Naples, Florida. 2016 here I come!

10. If I wasn’t in the restaurant business, I would… be Happy! (insert Pharrell song here).

11. Last movie I saw in a theater… Magic Mike with crazy girlfriends.

12. T or F: I have read Fifty Shades of Grey… True- the whole series.

13. My greatest strength… Being able to deal with various personalities on a daily basis and still keep a smile on my face.

14. Favorite beer to pair with German food… Whatever Paul suggests.

15. Last time I rode a bike… was many years and many pounds ago.

16. Longest I’ve gone without Facebook… 2 days. I have one personal account and three business accounts.

17. The first time I set foot in a bar… I was underage and with friends from work. We went to a fine west side establishment that will remain nameless.

18. Jon Bon Jovi or Kip Winger… A shirtless Kip Winger from the early 90’s.

19. Magazine I enjoy besides News4U… Gulf Shore Life.

20. What I love about Franklin Street… Working with local business owners who care about Franklin Street and the community. Plus we seem to have a party every month!

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1400 Followers

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@katmykals: The local radio host with the most, Kat is always ‘gramming the happenings around town. Follow her and never miss a beat; keep up on the latest charity events, art shows, live music, delicious local grub, new ink, and of course, selfies of the loveable radio personality with the big-screen face. #nerdlife

@millermadecollective: Fashioned with local love and light, the products featured on this account are usable art. It’s upcycling with a modern, industrial twist. Make an offer and become a proud owner of a oneof-a-kind, Miller-made piece.

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1000 Followers @bazookatoothtattoo: A local tattoo shop specializing in classic tattoos, Bazooka Tooth is located on the Main Street walkway and has quickly gained popularity for its fun atmosphere, Friday 13th specials, and excellent artwork/ tat skills. Follow owner Richard Holt’s personal account as well, if you dare. #evansvillesfinest

@thiswildidea: An incredible account with breaktaking photography, Theron Humphrey will make you want to hit the road. From desert scenes to mountaintop views, this adventure-seeker and his adorable pup are living the dream.

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Instagram is an endless tool for all things visual. Hashtagging allows an unlimited world of art, photography, memes, food, tattoos, music, edits, the ferociously loved/hated selfies, and for celebrities who do their own 'gramming, a super creepy look inside their personal lives. Most folks, even as avid social media cynics, have an IG account, but you'd never know until their clumsy scrolling thumb double-taps a post. Love it or hate it, IG is a colorful, engaging, eclectic, voyeuristic excess of guilty (or not) pleasure.

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@kanyedoingthings: Love him or hate him, Kanye West is fascinating for reasons unbeknownst to even the most hardcore fans. Doesn’t he do music or something?

This account chronicles all things Kanye, whether real or edited. #yeezus

@olddominionmusic: An up-and-coming five-piece band of songwriters from Nashville, these guys aren’t strangers to the music world. Keep up with their tour schedule on IG, and catch them locally at Backstage Bar & Grill on May 7th.

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219K Followers @rickygervais: Who wouldn’t want to follow this guy? Not only is he a great actor and the creator of one of the greatest TV shows ever, but he’s also an animal lover whose Siamese cat, Ollie, makes excellent videos. Meow.

@tinmanbrewing: Local powerhouse brewery is taking over the tri-state with their delectable beer filling up restaurants, cafes, and liquor stores.

And of course, their gourmet menu is to die for... follow, drool, visit. #becomeoneofus

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Restaurant Spotlight 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd. / 812-476-7069 Just off of the Lloyd Expressway as you’re heading east towards Newburgh, there’s a tall business sign on the right with a giant martini glass indicating the home of Bar Louie, a “casual but upscale” restaurant. The name inevitably causes some confusion. Yes, there’s a bar inside (award-winning, no less), but in truth, it’s a family-oriented operation with two separate dining areas that caters to all ages. Despite the contradictions, Bar Louie has been a powerhouse since opening over five years ago. “Sales are up 10% annually – business keeps growing as word continues to get out,” GM Wesley Wright says. “We still have people saying ‘wow, I didn’t know this place was here.’”

The Bar Louie concept took shape in Chicago, and the corporation (based in Texas) is approaching the 100 store mark. Impressively, the east side location is one of the most successful and one of the few that does 50% alcohol / 50% food sales (most do 60/40). “It’s important for us to try to the get that image out there to the community,” Wright says. “We’re not a true bar – it’s ok to bring your kids here. There’s no sign on the door that says we’re over 21.” Even a cursory look at the expansive menu should be enough to change minds. For starters, almost everything is made in-house (sans bread), even salad dressings.

You can get any number of delicious appetizers like Chicken Nachos (#1 seller), Blackened Salmon Sliders and Adobo Shrimp Skewers, plus incredible burgers and sandwiches and amazing plates like Voodoo Chicken (#1 seller) and Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna. If you are 21 and over, the drink options include expertly made martinis, cocktails, margaritas and mojitos plus a wine selection to please even the most discerning patron.

As a corporation, Bar Louie always aims to stay fresh and modern, overhauling the menu every four to eight months. The latest rollout took place on March 25. “We’re trying to keep on the cutting edge. Some items stay, but there’s a lot of brand new stuff,” Wright says. “On top of that, we have seasonal rollouts.

Every 90 days, the corporation introduces new food items and runs them for that period. The same goes for the drinks.” Best of all, Bar Louie has what are called “rituals” – incredible daily specials meant to satisfy the entire family. For example, Tuesday night (after 5 p.m.) is Dollar Burger Night; Wednesday night is Beer Night, featuring $5 buckets of beer and $5 martinis; Thursday night is Wine Night, featuring $5 glasses of wine (select glasses) and $5 off select bottles.

There’s something happening most every day of the week.

The recipient of countless Readers’ Choice Awards, Bar Louie’s secret weapon is their staff. “I love my people,” Wright says. “We have great, friendly service – and fast. At lunch, you’re going to get your food within 12 minutes.” With such a solid employee base and steady increase in business, it appears the sky’s the limit for the Official Sponsor of the United Leasing Championship. “Bigger and better things are on the horizon for this location – a lot of changes are coming in the next six months,” Wright says.

Finally, in regards to the name… Contrary to popular belief, there is no “Louie.”

He does not exist. “I tell everybody that it’s Bar Chris or Bar Paul or whoever walks in the door,” Wright explains. “I want you to feel at home when you come in. If you pull in the parking lot, the sign says “Bar You” – it’s your place.” - TE

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estled just outside of the heart of downtown Newburgh, Vecchio's Italian Market is not lacking in taste or charm. Owners Amanda and Dan Hancock have a one-of-a-kind establishment with riverfront views and a New England feel right here in the Midwest. The deli-style entrance is bursting with pastries, meats and cheeses and a wine room for perusal. Made up of cozy rooms with bar-style seating, the building even boasts a fireplace flanked by shelves of imported Italian pastas, oils and sauces for sale. The walls are decorated with posters of Italian art nouveau. Although there are some soda (with an extensive root-beer selection) and coffee lists hung about, flyers for specials and their everyday Stromboli and pizzas, you won't find a menu – their dishes are homemade and rotate daily.

During my visit, pastry chef Anna was on duty and a very hospitable host. The first dish on offer was the Stromboli. Take everything you typically imagine about this sandwich and throw it out the window.

Their gourmet version, loaded with sweet Italian sausage/ground beef, pepperoni, tangy homemade sauce and fresh mozzarella, is tucked inside perfectly seasoned, handmade dough with a crunchy outside and melt-in-your-mouth inside.

Next up, I enjoyed a quiche layered with turkey, fresh spinach and artichoke. Quiche can be a difficult dish to perfect, but their recipe is flawless; the egg has an ideal, custard-like consistency, there's a sweetness in the flaky crust, and each layer is bursting with flavor.

Served with a mixed green salad and their popular balsamic house dressing, the meal was light yet hearty.

Finally, I tried a deli sandwich, the Redwood Original, with turkey, aged Swiss, a generous amount of bacon and honey mustard. The still-warm, homemade focaccia bread took it to the next level. A personal favorite are the uniquely delicious and sweet horseradish pickle chips served on the side. All sandwich specials come with chips and a homemade cookie of your choice.

Open at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and at 10 a.m. on Sundays, enjoy Vecchio's for an early brunch or early dinner. As everything is made fresh daily, be an early bird to make sure you don't miss out. For daily specials and availability, call ahead or follow them on Facebook.

– Whitney Patterson

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local chef spotlight chuck subra of tropicana Evansville “People ask me what’s the best thing I ever did in my life, and I tell them that I got out of New Iberia and moved to New Orleans to be a cook,” Chuck Subra, Tropicana Evansville’s new Executive Chef, says about his momentous decision to leave home in the early 90s for bigger and better things. Yet, he acknowledges that his small town upbringing and reliance on family made a huge impact, helping to both shape his character and ignite his passion for food. “I grew up in a very strong Louisiana household,” Subra says. “My grandmother cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. It was all about the kitchen and all the kids had a job – slicing turkey, ham or cleaning, etc. Food has always been a family thing.” Even Subra’s grandfather got in on the act. Primarily a shipbuilder, he created cooking techniques on the side that worked to restore nutrients and improve health.

Growing up in such a food-centric family, Subra was eager to get involved in the restaurant business. He first landed at a catering company and after a period at the front of the house, eventually settled in the kitchen and “found where I really enjoy

being.” Looking to further his career, Subra attended a community college in Lafayette just long enough to convince his parents to support the big move to New Orleans. He was immediately in awe of his new surroundings.

“The food is different, the culture’s different.

You get up and go or you get run over. If you want something, you have to set your goal and go get it,” Subra says. And that’s exactly what he did. After receiving his Diploma in Culinary Arts, Subra took a position at the five-star Windsor Hotel – “a place where you start stepping up your game.” He advanced from cook to sous chef, developing his strong French influence under the tutelage of Master Chef Rene Bajeux and learning the “cooking from the earth” philosophy – using foods from the region of which they originate. From there, he upgraded to Executive Sous Chef at the Renaissance Arts Hotel, furthering his understanding of the corporate side of the business. It was the perfect preparation for his next big move.

With such a fantastic resume, it’s no surprise that Subra got the call early this year to take over all culinary operations and kitchens at Tropicana Evansville. What is surprising is

that he left his beloved New Orleans behind, but the opportunity was too good to pass up.

“I love the property, and the ability to have an influence on all the restaurants (Cavanaugh’s, Mama Mia’s, Max & Erma’s, Temptations Buffet, Diamond Deli, Riverview Coffee Company, Blush Ultralounge, Le Merigot Hotel Guest Room Service and Convention Services),” he says. In just his first week on the job in March, Subra’s presence was felt in the improved quality of the food and overall leadership. And he’s already incorporating his southern influence, introducing classic items like Chicken Blanquette and Beef Bourguignon, gumbo and even grits. “It may go over well, it may not – we’ll see,” Subra says. “I need to see if the locals like that kind of stuff.”

Regardless, one thing’s for sure: Tropicana is lucky to have one of the most talented chefs in the region, a self-described “boy from Louisiana who likes food and the family spirit of the kitchen.” – TE Tropicana Evansville is located at 421 NW Riverside in downtown Evansville.

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AMISH

Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu/ Call for Catering

BARBECUE

Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Thomason’s (Henderson, KY) 701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol

Bar-B-Q-Barn, The 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC

Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Flame’s Grille 1200 W. Colombia St. 205-4704 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC/Call for Catering

Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/ Call for Catering

Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC/Call for Catering Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards J & B Bar-B-Cue (Henderson) 48 S. Holloway 812-270-830-0053 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA/ Call for Catering Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Memphis & Main BBQ (Newburgh, IN) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 (Boonville, IN) 118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/All Major CC/Beer & Wine The Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

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Peak Bros. Bar B Que (Waverly, KY) 6353 Hwy 60 270-389-0267 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks/All Major CC

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Allegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. (270) 826-9427 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd.

476-7069 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering C.K.B. Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270- 212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/full bar Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Reservations Accepted/Under $10, VISA/MC/DSCVR/Full Bar Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River 491-9976 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC DeLizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/All Major CC Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/All Major CC The King’s Kitchen (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill.

3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend) 812-435-8908 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Online ordering available Mama Mia’s (Inside Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Max & Erma’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653 Royal Suite 4706 Morgan Ave. 812-402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Sportsbook Bar & Grill Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 401-0309 $10-$15/Full Bar Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Full Bar /CC Temptations Buffet Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2)

421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/All Major CC

Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

The Uptown Event 518 Main St. 812-550-1404 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Catering Reservations Accepted

Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/

The Vault 329 Main St. 812-402-0133 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Catering T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/All Major CC Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/All Major CC

CHINESE

Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611

China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/Credit Cards Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards

Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Full Bar/All Major CC Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual//Checks All Major Credit Cards Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/

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MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX

Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd 474-6660 Under $10/All Major CC/No Checks/No Alcohol

Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-789-6485 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC

Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR

Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC

Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar

DELI/CAFES 2nd St. Treats (Henderson, Ky) 221 2nd St. Under $10/All Major CC The Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 424-7335 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ All Major CC Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 5600 E. Virginia St. 499-8273 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC

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The Cake Stand 223 Second St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-854-1305 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol

Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 479-3118 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

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Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC

Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/ Diamond Deli (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh, IN) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC (Henderson, Ky) 2638 Hwy 41 270-212-0181 Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol

Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 402-9788 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Fresh Harvest Deli 1 Main St. (in Old National) 424-5801 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 454-9791 All Major CC The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Honey Baked Ham & Café 1449 N. Green River Rd. 471-2940 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Jason’s Deli 943 N. Green River Rd. 417-9905 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Major CC Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 130 N. St. Joe Ave 402-9944 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC ordering available -www.justrennies.compowered by Click4AMeal McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 618-2050 $10-$15/All Major Credit Cards Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366)

(North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Owensboro, KY) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (Henderson, KY) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major CC Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washignton Ave. Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin 402-4445 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5//Checks/All Major CC Pita Pit 1211 Turor Ln. 402-6205 Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major CC R’z Cafe & Catering Co. (Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main 812-615-0039 Under $15-$25/All Major CC/ Reservations Accepted/Call for Catering Salad World Healthy Cafe (North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 5625 Pearl Drive 467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Sidewalk Cafe (Henderson, KY) 228 2nd Street 270-831-2233 Under $10/Casual/ All Major CC Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 402-3889 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • April 2015

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Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ Call for Catering Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-831-2233 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 (Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 402-7555 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol The Cake Stand (Henderson, KY) 223 Second St. 270-854-1305 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen (Newburgh, IN) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR

FAMILY/HOMESTYLE Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Owensboro, KY) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (Princeton, IN) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/VISA/MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC

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Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/CC Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh, IN) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Elberfeld Korner Inn (Elberfeld, In) 15 W. Main St. 812-983-4200 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC Five Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC

Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

KT’s Fire Grill (Wadesville, IN) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar Reservations/VISA/MC

Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards

Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/All Major CC/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC

Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/Reservations Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Get and Go Casserole 6840 Logan Drive 475-8830 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Checks/No Alcohol Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd.

473-1095 (Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310/Call for Catering Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/ The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/ Check/All Major CC/Full Bar Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, All Major CC Ivy Cafe @ Swirca 16 W. Virginia St. 464-7800 Under $10/Full Bar Ivy Room/ All Major CC

Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major C C/ The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. 1st. Ave 401-1773 Under $10/All MajorCC/ Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ /Full Bar/All Major CC

Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/No Alcohol Scheller’s Carriage Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 103 E Gibson St 812-768-6131 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Full Bar St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations/Buffett/ Call for Catering Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/All Major CC

FINE DINING

Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/ All Major CC The Edgewater Grille (Newburgh, IN) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Reccomeded/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chophouse & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN) 7799 Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ CC/Call for Catering

FROZEN YOGURT

Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major CC

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar

Sweet CeCe’s Under $10/All Major CC (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276

Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All CC

CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC

INDIAN

Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd 909-2880 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major CC Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

IRISH

RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/

ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN

Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Café Arazu (Newburgh, IN) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC

GERMAN

GREEK

The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering

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Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Little Italy Italian 4430 1st Ave. 479-7777 Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, Ky) 2201 Hwy 41 N. 270-212-2352 $10/Casual/All Major CC Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering

JAPANESE

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant 471-8100 Reservations/ $10-$15/No Checks/ All Major CC/ No Alcohol

Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com powered by Click4AMeal Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 424-3413 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Roppongi Japanase Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824 $10-15/Reservations Accpeted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 222 Main Street 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Tokyo Teppanyaki Japanese Cuisine (Henderson, Ky) 2222 Us Hwy 41 N. 270-869-1968 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

KOREAN

Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards

MEXICAN

Acapulco Mexican (Newburgh, IN) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa/ Online ordering available – www.fiestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • April 2015

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Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. cancunhenderson.com - powered

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The Electric Owl is the kind of salon that you would find in a bigger city.

From the moment the door opens, visitors are greeted with a curated playlist of indie rock, beautiful handcrafted jewelry, and rock ‘n roll posters. Owner and senior stylist Amy Walters has worked hard to make the atmosphere inviting by bringing personality to every aspect of her business.

Known as a “color guru” by loyal clients, Walters created the Owl after working in high-end salons for years. The idea behind the salon is that no kind of art exists in a vacuum: she believes that fashion, music, and art—which includes hairstyling—all feed into each other. The result is a salon that doesn’t bear any resemblance to more pretentious, stuffy boutiques; the Owl is a comfortable and fun place to get a haircut, whether you want something cutting edge or more mainstream.

In addition to Walters, the Electric Owl also features junior stylist Bethany Gillepsie. The salon is open to acquiring one (maybe two!) other groovy stylists to work in the artsy environment. – Katie Mullins

For more info, including pricing (starting at $21 for men, $38 for women), visit theelectricowl.com. You can find them on Facebook (Facebook.com/TheElectricOwl), Twitter (@ElectricOSalon), and Pinterest (pinterest.com/theelectricowl). The salon also has a contract with Davines hair products, a boutique organic line that focuses on sustainability and eco-friendly packaging. New customers get 20% off any color bookings.

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El Maguey (Boonville, IN) 601 W. State Rd. 62 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal El Patron Mexican 943 North Park Dr. 402-6500 Under $10/Reservations/All Major Credit CC/Full Bar El Rio Mexican 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/CC Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 437-5010 Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/CasualReservations Accepted/Full Bar/Major CC La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal

Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy.

464-3136 (Boonville) 3311 Liberty Blvd 812-897-3442 (Jasper) 198 S Newton 812-482-7564 (Loogootee) 502 W Broadway 812-295-2069 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major CC/ Full Bar Los Toribio’s (Henderson, KY) 2810 U.S. 41 N. 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

491-6637 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Beer & Wine Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ MC/VISA Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 (Newburgh) 490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Tequila’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations/MC/VISA

PIZZA/ SANDWICHES

Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant (Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Visa, MC/Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com -powered by Click4AMeal Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr 401-3572 $10/VISA/MC/No Alcohol Big M’s Pizzeria 1313 N. 1st Ave. 434-6909 $10-$15/VISA/MC Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424

(West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Cleavers 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Under $10/All Major CC Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Checks / Full Bar/All Major CC Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-831-1977 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC

Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major CC

Jimmy John’s 701 N Burkhardt Rd Ste. C 812-401-5400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd.

Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St.

479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

270-826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/MC

Lombardi’s New York Pizza (Henderson, KY) 513 Barret Blvd.

270-854-4391 Under $10/All Major CC/

Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1400 Under $10/All Major CC/ FullBar

Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, KY) 2201 HWY 41 270-212-2352 Under $10/All Major CC/ Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 3115 E. Covert Ave. 477-6262 3904 First Ave 421-3000 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Mama Mia’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr, 433-4000 Under $10/VISA/MC Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N.

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Online ordering available evansvilleoldchicago.com powered by Click4AMeal Papa John’s Pizza 1244 Hwy 41 812-867-7272 (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7700 (East) 5436 E. Indiana St. 473-5200 (North) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 425-2345 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy.

812-423-7272 Under $10/Credit Cards (Newburgh) 3955 Hayley Dr. 812-858-7272 (Henderson) 418 Center St.

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Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/MC/VISA Pizza Chef (Newburgh, IN) 4938 SR 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Beer & Wine/MC/VISA Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburgh Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (West) 220 N. St Joe Ave. 424-7976 (Newburgh, IN) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/ Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville. com -powered by Click4AMeal

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Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Rounder’s Pizza (North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 Rounder’s Too 12731 N. Green River 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

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Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/VISA/ Susan Bobe’s (Princeton, IN) 101 W. Broadway 812-385-2554 $10-$15/MC/VISA

Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards

The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/All Major CC

Turoni’s Pizza (Newburgh, IN) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards

Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC

Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards

Woody’s Pizzeria (New Harmony, IN) 518 S. Main St. 812-682-6666 Under $10/All Major CC

PRIVATE DINING/ BANQUET

Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/Call for Catering Ivy Room at Swirca 16 W. Virgina St. 464-7800 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering

The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Call for Catering Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $20-$50/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/Full Bar/ Call for Catering Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards/Call for Catering

Main Street Comedy Club 217 Main St. 812-453-7636 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Reservations Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only

PUBS

Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards

Blush Ultra Lounge 421 NW Riverside Dr (812) 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards

Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC

Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC

Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 297-2337 Under $10/Full Bar

CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Darren’s Pub (Henderson, KY) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR

The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards/Call for Catering RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar The Vault 329 Main St (812) 402-0133 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/Call for Catering Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • April 2015

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Rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson, KY) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR (Closed for Season!)

Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 618-3227 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC

SEAFOOD

Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy.

401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar Lure Seafood & Grill (Owensboro, Ky) 401 W. 2nd St (270)686-8202 $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar

Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Par-K Seafood 757 South Green River Rd 401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards

SPANISH

Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 463-6040 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/CC

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STEAKHOUSES

Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr 433-4333 Over $25/Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd.

477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ No Reservations/ No Checks/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards

TAVERNS

Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC

Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar

House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar

Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC

Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/Full Bar

Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/All Major CC/Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chop House & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN) 7799 St. Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St.

Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Full Bar/Major CC Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC

Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC

Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering

Fester’s Sportsbar & Grill (Mt Vernon In) 10301 Old Hwy 62 W 812-985-7333 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC

The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh, IN) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Full Bar/Credit Cards

Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Bar Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin 423-0794 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major CC Hobo Jungle 1323 S Barker Ave, 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar All Major CC

Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar LeRoy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar

The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd 812-477-4088 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Riverbend Food Factory(Henderson Ky) 713 N Green Street 270-827-2206 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar

Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/Full Bar

St. Phillips Inn (Mt. Vernon, IN) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ /Checks/Full Bar/CC

The Nisbit Inn 6701 Nisbit Rd 812-963-9305 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar/ Call for Catering

Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All CC

Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only Yellow Tavern (New Harmony, IN) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/No Credit & Debit

THAI

Thai Papaya Cuisine 1434 Tutor Lane 477-8424 Under $10/ All Major CC/Online ordering available – www. thaipapayacuisine.com - powered

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VIETNAMESE

Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC

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Enjoy a nice ice cold domestic draft or craft beer with Bar Louie- 7 days a week, opening at 11am.

Select from Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, Blue Moon, Bud Light, Coors Light, Dos Equis Lager, Guinness Extra Stout, Leinenkugles Seasonal, Miller Lite, New Castle Brown Ale, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Samuel Adams Seasonal, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra.

Or choose a craft brew from Bell's Seasonal, Carson's Seasonal, Founders Seasonal, Goose Island, New Belgian, Three Floyds Seasonal, New Blooming Seasonal. Try the crispy calamari or beer braised mussels with your favorite craft.

Highly recommended!

Always featuring a BEER OF THE MONTH. Remember $5 domestic buckets all day Wednesdays.

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CARSON’S “CORE SIX BEERS” Brown Cow - Brown Ale Eville Wheat - American Wheat Harlot - Honey Blonde Pagan - Pale Ale Red Dawn - Amber Wheat RIPA - Red India Pale Ale

SPECIALTY BEERS Carson’s brews up specialty creations that range from small to large batch brews, some we may see again, and some are gone forever!

DRAFT: Miller Lite, Coors Light, Blue Moon, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Smith & Forge Hard Cider, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Sam Adams Seasonal, Angry Orchard, Shiner Bock Budweiser, Bud Light, Goose Island, Stella Tin Man Circuit Tin Man Alloy Tin Man Rivet Tin Man Overlord

MONDAY $10 DOMESTIC BUCKETS TUESDAY $1.25 DOMESTIC LONGNECK WEDNESDAY $2.50 18oz BUD & BUD LIGHT THURSDAY $3 DOMESTIC PITCHERS

ALWAYS $2 DOMESTIC PINTS BEER SELECTION: Angry Orchard, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Miller High Life, Redd’s Apple Ale, Smirnoff Ice, Blue Moon, Guinness Budweiser, Bud Light, Goose Island, Stella

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DOGFISH HEAD Namaste, Piercing Pils, 60 & 90 Minute IPA, Midas Touch, Pala Santo SMUTTYNOSE Bouncy House IPA, Finest Kind IPA, Shoals Pale Ale LAGUNITAS IPA, Little Sumpin, Brown Shugga, Night Time Ale FOUNDERS Centennial IPA, Porter, Dirty Bastard, Double Trouble INDIANA CRAFT BREWERIES Carson’s, TinMan, Quaff On, Upland, Flat 12, Two Brothers, Three Floyds

Left Hand – Milk Stout Lazy Magnolia – Southern Pecan Brouwerij Huyghe – Delirium Tremens Founders – Imperial Stout New Day – Breakfast Magpie Redhook – KCCO Gold Lager Stone – Levitation New Belgium – Slow Ride Bells – Hopslam Breckinridge – Vanilla Porter Lagunitas – IPA Falls City – Hipster Repellant Altec – Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale Altec – Bourbon Aged Rye IPA Goose Island – Matilda Goose Island – 312 Urban Pale Ale Blue Moon – White Belgian-style Wheat Ale Upland – Coastbuster Guinness – Blonde American Lager Redhook – ESB Sierra Nevada – Kellerweis Hefeweizen InBev Belgium – Stella Artois Great Divide – Orabelle Three Floyds – Munster Southern

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It seems to me like everyone these days is rushing toward “local” establishments: farmers markets, restaurants and, of course, breweries. This, to me at least, is very refreshing. My wife and I try to “keep it local” with our friends whenever possible.

Beer writer Stan Hieronymus recently gave a lecture in which he reported that for every $100 spent at a local establishment, $73 stay in your community.

That, in itself, is the very essence of sustainability.

Having recently taken over as head brewer at Evansville’s oldest operational brewery, I’ve reveled in the opportunity to immerse myself in this whole “local” thing and what it means for our city. Every morning, I get the privilege of waking up early, walking in the back door and brewing some of southern Indiana’s favorite beer.

As a leader in Evansville’s local restaurant scene, we at Turoni’s are more than excited to continue offering our award-winning Honey Blonde Ale, our hop-famous Moose Squared Imperial IPA, and many other brews you’ve come to love and anticipate year round. We’ll also be trying a few new tricks and brewing some new styles.

So, local, that’s what I was getting at, right? We are blessed with many local options in the area for great pizza and burgers and, of course, beer. I know people like to try new things and have favorite spots, but when you get a taste for our famous House Special pizza and an ice cold pint of fine, hand-crafted beer, we’ll be ready for you. Cheers! – Josh Pietrowski

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In the Beginning…

Four years ago, the producers of a History Channel documentary, The Epic History of Everyday Things, hired me to address the topic of the discovery of beer. An easy assignment, huh? We are accustomed to today’s version: a beverage made, in its most basic form, from water, yeast, a malted grain and possibly an herb, spice, fruit or vegetable. Although barley normally is that grain, rice, corn, wheat and other items can also be used.

Early iterations bore no resemblance to what we currently enjoy, but evidence confirming barley, a substance that produces good beer but not so good bread, was grown 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia does exist. Other cultures, such as that of the Sumerians, have left artifacts that affirm the production of beer. In some societies, beer served as legal tender. The people who built the Egyptian pyramids were given the beverage as payment, known as kash. It would be safe to say that the drink was accepted universally throughout the recorded history of mankind.

Beer, Water and the New World…

Although a maize beer was created by Mexicans, brewing did take place in what would become the Colonies in the late 1500’s, years before the first settlement at Jamestown. In September 1620, the

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Pilgrims set sail on the ship Mayflower from England.

The 102 people on board (only 35 of whom actually sought religious freedom) simply wanted to leave England for a new life in America. The 2,000-mile voyage took over two months to complete.

Aboard the ship were items such as bread, fruits, dried meats, cheese and beer. Unusual, you say?

The notion of including beer on sea crossings was common practice in the years prior to refrigeration, as fresh water would go bad quickly. (Remember, this is before chlorine and filtered water.) With its alcohol content, the beer remained potable longer than water. Additionally, there are records indicating that the Pilgrims landed on the shores of Massachusetts in part because of a lack of beer.

Had there been more beer on the ship, might they have landed on what now is New York?

Breaking the Color Barrier…

Porter, a dark roasty style of beer that was extremely popular in London, typically was the beer sent to India. Regrettably, it arrived tasting stale and sour. Also, the dark ales plainly were not as satisfying to the colonists now living in the warmth of their new country.

The solution came from a brewer living in London. Until this time,

most brewers were trying to alter their methods, in an attempt to turn out a more stable beer.

George Hodgson, however, created his India Ale, a derivation of his pale ale.

Hodgson’s ales were among the first beers that were not brown or black. What separated India Ales from all others was the increased alcohol content, a primary weapon against spoilage.

Brewers also recognized the preservative factors that hops offered. Consequently, Hodgson added an additional dose of hops (and more sugar) to keep the yeast functioning during the lengthy voyage. The end result was a bitter, bubbly pale ale that successfully survived the long trip.

Hodgson became a folk hero. Within 25 years, beer shipments to India increased fivefold.

India Pale Ale or IPA remained an export-only drink until a ship heading for India was demolished. Its cargo was sold and Britons were exposed to this beer’s existence. It became enormously popular locally and soon spread throughout much of Western Europe. These were powerful beers indeed, approaching 10% ABV. Before the end of the 19th century, all that changed and India Pale Ales became remarkably weaker.

Within a few generations, improvements in transportation changed people from hesitant to enthusiastic travelers.

America the Brewtiful…

Beer has been popular in the United States since the country’s inception. There were more breweries in the late 19th century than exist today, but there are different concerns. Obviously back then, access to a variety of beers was limited because transportation simply didn’t allow for extensive distribution.

Certain key events that took place in that decade still resound today. 1976 is considered a landmark in American beer history, as it was in October of that year when the first modern microbrewery, New Albion Brewing Co. of Sonoma, California, was incorporated. Keep in mind that the working definition of a “microbrewery” signifies a company producing up to 15,000 barrels (17,600 hectoliters) of beer annually. Today the use of the word “microbrewery” has evolved into “craft brewery,” an independently owned business turning out up to two million barrels of beer a year. Near the end of the 1970’s, there were fewer than 50 breweries in the entire country. Contrast that with a hundred years prior when close to 3,000 breweries existed nationwide.

Although New Albion lasted only six years, the wheels were in motion for an increased interest in full-flavored beers.

Food for Thought…

Keeping It Cold…

Mechanical refrigeration was the single most important innovation that changed the brewing industry by allowing beer to be moved worldwide.

The invention of the microscope meant that yeast action could be studied and improved. As the drinkability of the beverage increased, so did the distance that beer could be successfully shipped.

In the 1980’s, a splinter to the micro, the “brewpub,” came into being. What distinguished it from a brewery was the fact that food was served in the place where the beer was made. Although the handcrafted beer remained the primary attraction to those who frequented the brewpub, as time progressed emphasis was given to food preparation. Today, any good brewpub will feature an extensive array of beers and a bill of fare that complements the house brews. There are brewpubs that have received recognition for excellence from prestigious culinary publications.

The trend to more flavorful drinks, now known by a number of names, including “craft” and “boutique” beer, expanded Cont. on page 58

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Still the King…

Make no mistake about it, despite the enormous surge in the popularity of handcrafted brews, sales of the beverages made by the giants of the trade continued to flourish. Well into the 1990’s, the “Big Three” of Anheuser-Busch, Coors and Miller Brewing produced three of every four domestic beers. In fact, AnheuserBusch had surpassed the billion mark in

Tastes Great… and It’s Good for Me?!

According to the Brewers Association, moderate beer consumption (no more than two drinks a day for men, one for women) may be able to: 1. Lower rates of heart disease by 30 to 60 percent; 2. Aid in bone formation. Beer contains silicon, a mineral that helps to build bone mass; 3. Prevent cell damage that can lead to cancer and heart disease. Two ingredients in beer, hops and malt, are supply much needed antioxidants, known to fight disease. Beer contains polyphenols, also found in berries, tea, grapes, wine, olive oil, cocoa, certain nuts and other fruits and vegetables; 4. Reduce incidences of diabetes; 5. Protect against certain types of strokes, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Lastly, beer contains no fat or cholesterol. The calories come principally from the alcohol.

Going Out on a High Note….

The End cases produced worldwide. If you think the popularity of these “new” beers, now given the term “boutique” or, more popularly “craft,” spelled the death knoll for the large breweries, nothing could be further from the truth. In 2013, Bud Light and Budweiser alone sold 400,000 cases of beer to American consumers.

That translates to dollar sales of over $8 billion.

Coors Light brought in close to $2.5 billion.

Finding a Niche…

Over the last few years, there has been an influx of more unusual beer flavors, incorporating atypical ingredients. Take a look at Dogfish Head Brewery as a prime example. At any one time, you’ll find beers such as Festina Peche, a Berliner Weisse made with peaches; Chateau Jiahu, an ancient Chinese re-creation using rice flakes, Wildflower honey, Muscat grapes, hawthorn fruit and Chrysanthemum flowers and sake yeast; Fort, a raspberry infused fruit beer that tops out at 18% alcohol-by-volume (ABV); and Midas Touch Golden Elixir, a hybrid based on findings of the funerary feast of King Midas. Midas Touch contains elements of barley (beer), Muscat grapes (wine) and honey (mead). To top things off, saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world, is added to the mix. You don’t think the introduction of those beers didn’t excite beer drinkers?

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It’s the best time in history to love beer!

I’ve been saying this for a while now and I truly believe it. It took a long time to get the current craft beer love affair going, but now it’s in full swing. Let me start by saying that I am no expert on craft beer. I do not brew beer, and I did not go to school for beer, but I have picked up a lot of information in my time with it. Simply put, I am a craft beer enthusiast. A beer geek? Maybe. A beer snob? I try not to be.

When I started bartending at the Gerst Haus almost 15 years ago, it changed my view on what beer actually is. I began tasting the German and Belgian beers we had on tap (25 when I started) as well as in the bottle. I was amazed by the character and taste of those beers and especially fell in love with the sweet, funky and complex Belgian styles. I went on to add four more taps and to experiment with some of the newer microbreweries that were being distributed in our area (Schlafly, Stone, Bell’s, Goose Island, Leinenkugel) with varying degrees of success. It was very hard at that time to get people out of their habits, but I kept pushing. Many years and converts later, craft beer was finally here. More of my draft lines were switching to craft and with enough hand selling and coaching people, things started to take off. Then along came Tin Man Brewing followed shortly thereafter by Carson’s Brewery and FINALLY we had a couple of local distributing craft breweries in Evansville. The craft beer boom had arrived. That’s when I decided to add 16 taps dedicated to craft (and with the four from Tin Man) and expanded my draft to 49.

On a nationwide scale, craft beer is looking like it will have a never ending exponential rise to the top. With new craft breweries opening up almost every day, as well as brewers reviving old beer styles and inventing new ones, it seems the sky’s the limit. Just one problem: there’s not enough shelf space!

Unfortunately, with so many new products to sort through, I seldom get the chance to drink many of the beers that I fell in love with so many years ago.

There are so many good beers available on the market today and even more excellent ones being brewed. In short, the competition is fierce.

Evansville is still a very young market when it comes to craft beer. The majority of the craft beer drinkers in the area have only been into the scene for about two or three years and have not had the history lesson that comes with drinking the 1000+ year old tradition of German and Belgian beers. Along with the English brews, these beers started all of this. Know your roots! I poke fun, but we have a long way to go as far as craft beer education is concerned. To the people who are knowledgeable and well-versed in craft beer, I know who you are (I see most of you on a weekly basis!). Keep up the great work. Try not to be snobbish or condescending to those who aren’t in tune with craft beer; instead, offer them a taste. Craft beer is a community, and one that has to keep its gates open for all. So tell a friend, have a beer tasting, explore new styles; but most of all have fun and enjoy it!

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Garlic, Salted, Beer-Baked French Fries Ingredients • 1 bottle craft beer • 3 russet potatoes • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 3 Tbsp olive oil • 1-1 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4-1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425°F 2. Scrub and cut potatoes with skin on.

• Cut the potato in half, lengthwise.

• Turn one half on its side.

• Depending on how thick you want the fries, make 2 - 3 lengthwise cuts.

• Turn the half flat side down, so the cut pieces are stacked parallel with your cutting board.

• Cut 3 - 4 lengthwise cuts, perpendicular to the previous cuts.

• Repeat with the other half 3. In a large bowl, soak the cut fries in 1 bottle of beer 4. Let soak for 15min, tossing 1 - 2x.

5. Drain beer and toss with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, until well coated.

6. Line a large baking sheet with parchment (optional, but nice for quick clean up!) and spread the fries, in a single layer on the pan. Use two pans, if needed. You don’t want them stacked.

7. Bake for 40 minutes – 1 hour depending on how crispy you like them, tossing 3-4 times.

8. Add more salt and pepper to your liking.

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Pairing Craft Beers and Summer Foods

By Jason Watson of Liquor Locker

W

arm weather has finally returned and as summer draws closer, we know the heat will hit and hit hard.

But we’ll fight back with evening pool parties, by perching on the porch with fans blowing or by just enjoying a frosty adult beverage. Yes, many of us will cool our days with cold brews - and the tasty treats they complement.

To make sure you pair the right beverage with your favorite foods, there are some simple tricks you can learn that will help satisfy the pickiest of peeps you may entertain or merely make your calmest evening at home a delicious one.

Let me start by saying, if you like it, you should

eat and drink it. Just because I like sushi, doesn’t mean you have to like sushi. The same holds true for those around you. Just because you like big, bold IPAs certainly doesn’t mean your company will, and it doesn’t make them wrong, either. Don’t assume that your opinion on what is delicious is fact; it’s just simply what YOU enjoy. Balance is the key in pairing beer and food. Keep your guests’ opinions in mind when trying to cater to them, and I guarantee you will have a time they won’t soon forget.

So let’s get down to brass tax. One thing you must understand: the craft beer world is ever changing and always evolving in its flavors, styles and origins.

We’ve gone from IPAs to White (wheat) IPAs, Czech style pilsners, multiple Shandys and beers brewed with herbs, spices, peels, seeds etc. Just when you think you know what’s going on, everything has changed again. Sure, it’s a little scary, but there’s a sure-fire way to find the beers you want and enjoy:

TRY THEM!!! Stores like the Liquor Locker and other local businesses do weekly beer tastings.

Who passes up the chance to try a beer they’ve never had? No one in their right mind, that’s who.

Also, many liquor stores and grocers allow you to purchase single crafts rather than a whole six-er, so you can figure out what you and others like without having to drop a twenty on something you hate after one sip. Take advantage of these opportunities, and you can make educated decisions without wasting your kid’s college fund.

Ok, so how and what to pair? A basic rule of thumb when pairing any food to sprits, wine, or in this case, a tasty brew: light flavors go with light flavors, big and bold goes with big and bold.

So, I’ll give you some basic ideas, and you can take the rest on yourself. We shall go by courses.

Salads and appetizers, especially in the warmer months, are generally light, somewhat acidic and full of flavor. Shrimp Scampi is a mainstay year round, great for summer evenings, as well as cold winter nights. Scampis are simple and light but give tons of flavor from their garlic, wine and lemon juice. To pair, we need something like Boulevard Wheat, a crisp wheat beer with a little citrus. The citrus will complement the white wine and lemon, while the wheat packs enough punch to cut through the garlic. Bell’s Oberon would also be a nice choice with its pungent wheat and mild, fruity aromas. Now let’s consider a summer classic: the Cobb Salad. Cobbs are chopped full of greens, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese and tomatoes and usually topped with a simple vinaigrette. With a salad full of acid from the dressing and ‘maters and a little funky from the cheese and savory from the bacon, you need a beer that’s light but yet doesn’t fall short on flavor. Great time for a Leinenkugel Grapefruit Shandy; this shandy provides plenty of citrus from the grapefruit to balance the bleu cheese while being light enough to not take over the bacon. Plus, it’s still acidic enough to blend with the tomatoes and vinaigrette. And if you are fortunate enough to find a Three Floyds Gumballhead, its wheat bite, citrus grapefruit tones and clean finish are a perfect pairing for many summer salads.

How about main courses? If you’re like me, grilling a nice steak

is a pleasure any time of the year but especially during the summer. Perhaps you like to match it up with a cheesy macaroni gratin and some sautéed green beans. Founders All Day IPA is a session brew with enough hop forward taste to stand up to the char of the beef, but it finishes light so as not to overtake subtle cheeses or veggies. Another great pairing would be Victory’s Prima Pils; a smooth, clean pilsner that hits strong with hop notes but finishes crisp without linger.

Maybe some sticky BBQ is in your foreseeable future, graced with its sweet, smoky, succulent goodness. You’re going to need a brew that complements the smoke and can cut through the sweet. Red ales and ambers can do just that with their roasted malts providing natural sweetness to combat the BBQ’s sugars, while adding complexity enough to stand up to the smoke. Tin Man’s Rivet Red and Carson’s Red Dawn both provide these characteristics and keep you shopping local to boot. For you dessert lovers out there, what could be better than a rich, thick, chocolaty milk shake with Left Hand’s Nitro Milk Stout? With a little chocolate ice cream, a bottle of the stout and a blender, you may think heaven came to you.

The bottom line is: TRUST YOUR PALATE! The seasons of life are much too short to worry about whether you’ve paired the perfect brew to your late evening pasta party. Eat and drink what you enjoy and let others do the same. Good times aren’t about the food or beverages, they are about the people you spend them with, so relax and enjoy.

– Jason Watson

Spicy Beer Burger Ingredients • 2 pounds/900 g ground beef • 1 egg, beaten • 1/3 cup/80 mL onion, minced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/3 cup/80 mL panko bread crumbs • 1/4 cup/60 mL stout beer • 2 teaspoons/10 mL Worcestershire sauce • 1 teaspoon/5 mL cayenne pepper • 1 teaspoon/5 mL paprika • 1 teaspoon/5 mL dried mustard • 2 teaspoons/10 mL sea salt • 1 teaspoon/5 mL black pepper • Hamburger buns and condiments of choice • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Total Time: 25 minutes • Yield: Makes 6 burgers

Directions

OTHER LOCAL BEER & FOOD PAIRING FAVORITES:

CARSON’S Pagan Pale Ale & OLD CHICAGO Sausage Pizza TURONI’S Vinny’s Lager & Turoni’s Buffalo Chicken Pizza LEROY’S TAVERN Busch Light & Leroy’s Pepperoni Pizza ARCHIE & CLYDE’S Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy & Archie & Clyde’s Breaded Cheddar Cheese Cubes BAR LOUIE Samuel Adams Boston Lager & Bar Louie’s Crispy Calamari BEEF O’ BRADY’S Gumballhead Wheat & Beef’s Combo Appetizer LIQUOR LOCKER Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale & Lemon and Coriander Marinated Grilled Grouper, Grilled Asparagus, & Roasted Balsamic Fingerling Potatoes GERST HAUS Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA & Gerst Haus Fried Oyster Basket

Combine meat, onions, garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, beer, and seasonings in a large bowl. Shape mixture into patties about 3/4 of an inch thick.

Preheat grill for medium heat. Place patties onto grill rack and cook for 7-9 minutes per side.

Once cooked, remove from heat and place patties onto buns. Top with your favorite condiments and enjoy.

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Tuesday, March 31

Elixirs -- Free Pool Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

5:30 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Michelle Shelton

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard & Shivaree

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday Lyle’s Sports Zone -- Karaoke w/ Jamming Jan Frye Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Trivia

8:30 PM

Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday

9:00 PM

Elixirs -- DJ & Karaoke w/ Matt Adams KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ / College Night Lamasco Bar -- Ryan Rigdon & the Hi-Rize Hillbillies

10:00 PM

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, April 1

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

3:00 PM

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

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6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines

6:30 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Curt N Rod

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Osiella Lamasco Bar -- Jive After Five w/ the Fabulous Rodenberg Boys O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Downfall NSB

7:00 PM

11:30 PM

8:00 PM

Saturday, April 4

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Osiella Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard & Shivaree

Someplace Else -- Big Comedy Show w/ Spacee Kadett & Esther Seals

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic

Evansville Regional Airport -- 5K on the Runway sponsored by St. Mary’s

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday: Gregory Scott KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, April 2

Bokeh Lounge -- Love It EVV Magazine Meet & Greet

4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Uptown Event Restaurant -- Songwriters Night: Joe Michael Feldpausch (Nashville)

7:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Ballard & Shivaree

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, April 3

4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Craft and Import Beer Tasting Winetree (East) -- Craft and Import Beer Tasting

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Chris Cavanaugh Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Pink Cadillac

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Ross David Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Boogie Nights -- Easter Egg-Stravaganza Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The loh-ra-a’s KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Moby Dick (from Atlanta) Lamasco Bar -- The Big Idea O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Stompbox 40

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Easter Show w/ Rigina B. Itch & Trey Alize w/ Monroe Fitzgerald

Sunday, April 5 5:00 PM

River City Recreation -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

Haynie’s Corner -- First Fridays Art Tour Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

7:30 PM

USI -- Friday Night in the Forum Film Series at FA1(FREE): The Young Girls of Rochefort (French, 1967)

8:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Pink Cadillac

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Backstage Bar & Grill -- Josh Roberts Bokeh Lounge -- The Funk w/ Corey Christy Boogie Nights -- Game Night KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Koodie Hoos -- Karaoke featuring DJ T-Rob of Dynamic Entertainment Legends -- Live Entertainment The Vault -- DJ Sammich

Monday, April 6

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville -- Sports Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, April 7

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday (10% off 6 bottles) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

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6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

9:00 PM

7:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Live Entertainment

8:00 PM

Friday, April 10

6:30 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Curt N Rod Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Right to Life Spring Banquet Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Derick Howard

10:00 PM

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, April 8

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

Alhambra Theatre -- 2015 Alhambra Theatre Film Festival River City Recreation -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special

4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Holiday Inn - Airport -- Fourth Annual Hats Off to Holly’s House

6:00 PM

Franklin Street -- Evansville Association for the Blind Trivia Pub Crawl Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

7:30 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Dog Loves Books

USI -- Friday Night in the Forum Film Series at FA1(FREE): Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Dog Loves

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Lipstick Blonde

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Backstage Bar & Grill -- Nick Hamilton Bokeh Lounge -- Brick Briscoe Boogie Nights -- 90’s Night KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Legends -- Live Entertainment The Vault -- DJ Sammich

9:15 AM

12:00 PM

8:00 PM

3:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines

7:00 PM

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Monte Skelton Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Lacey Chaddock

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- The Hiding Lamasco Bar -- Arpetrio w/ Big Ninja Delight O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Slick Willy

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Codi Christine & River La Rue

Bokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday: Michelle Shelton KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

Saturday, April 11

Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show

Alhambra Theatre -- 2015 Alhambra Theatre Film Festival

10:30 PM

10:00 AM

Thursday, April 9

6:00 PM

Alhambra Theatre -- 2015 Alhambra Theatre Film Festival

4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

5:00 PM

St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium -- Youth First Passport to Adventure Auction

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo Uptown Event Restaurant -- Songwriters Night: Special Guest TBA

7:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band

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Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard Duo

7:00 PM

Ford Center -- Guns & Hoses VIII The Vault -- Lindsey Williams Victory Theatre -- EPO: The Ultimate Glee Club

8:00 PM

Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Lipstick Blonde

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Guns & Hoses Bash w/ Never Been Caught Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5 Bokeh Lounge -- Alhambra Film Festival After Party

Boogie Nights -- Guns & Hoses After Party Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Vintage Rendition KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Gonzo’s Toybox Lamasco Bar -- Audiodacity O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Osiella

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Codi Christine & River La Rue

Sunday, April 12

Alhambra Theatre -- 2015 Alhambra Theatre Film Festival

10:00 AM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show

2:00 PM

Victory Theatre -- EPO: The Ultimate Glee Club

5:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

6:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Tea Dance

7:00 PM

Ford Center -- Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

8:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Song House

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, April 13

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville -- Sports Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, April 14

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday (10% off 6 bottles) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

12:00 PM

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana BSF Gallery -- Lady Be Good:

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Instrumental Women in Jazz (a documentary)

5:30 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Shane Espenlaub

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

6:30 PM

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana BSF Gallery -- Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women in Jazz (a documentary)

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- The Idgits

10:00 PM

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, April 15

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

3:00 PM

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Andy Brasher Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines

7:00 PM

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Angel & Ron

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Shock to the System Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, April 16 4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Echo Lanes (Henderson) -- Henderson Bowl for the Cure

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Uptown Event Restaurant -- Songwriters Night: Kent Wells Production / GTR Go Time Records to host. Performing: Eric Beddingfield, Erica Nicole and Jordan Anderson.

7:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Marlinaires

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9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Live Entertainment

Friday, April 17

River City Recreation -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special

4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

7:00 PM

Ford Center -- O.A.R.

7:30 PM

USI -- Friday Night in the Forum Film Series at FA1(FREE): The Dance of Reality (Chile, 2013)

8:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Herchel Bailey Band

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Backstage Bar & Grill -- 3 Year Birthday Bash w/ Live Music from Jacob Powell, Prizes & Giveaways!

Bokeh Lounge -- Josh Roberts Boogie Nights -- Fast Forward Friday KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Koodie Hoos -- Karaoke featuring DJ T-Rob of Dynamic Entertainment Legends -- Live Entertainment The Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Goldy Locks Lamasco Bar -- Consider the Source O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Bonfire Weekend

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Idina Moore & Christina Moore

Saturday, April 18 6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines

8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Sandra Lynn Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Herchel Bailey Band

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Opal Fly & KAPOW Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft: Karaoke Roulette Boogie Nights -- Saturday Night Dance Fever Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Blind Playboys KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Hairbangers Ball Lamasco Bar -- Calabash O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Junkyard Stereo

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Cece Davenport & Chelsey Stevens

Sunday, April 19

Lucky Lady -- Drop Dead Darlings (two shows - call for info)

5:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Minnette’s Swing Cats

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Monday, April 20

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville -- Sports Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, April 21

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday (10% off 6 bottles) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

7:30 PM

Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Memphis: The Musical

8:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Night w/ host Bill Sovern Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry & Performance KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Kyle Bledsoe

10:00 PM

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, April 22

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts

3:00 PM

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

5:30 PM

Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- The Honey Vines

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Friday, April 24

River City Recreation -- Friday Night Bowl Your Head Off Special

4:00 PM

Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob & Matt

7:30 PM

USI -- Friday Night in the Forum Film Series at FA1(FREE): A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (Iran, 2014)

8:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Hootz

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Backstage Bar & Grill -- Bonfire Weekend Bokeh Lounge -- 1 Man Monster Boogie Nights -- Disco Rodeo KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Legends -- Live Entertainment The Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Flat Stanley Lamasco Bar -- Deep Fried Five O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Sideshow Romance

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Open Stage

7:00 PM

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Matthew Snead Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

8:00 PM

Saturday, April 25

Haynie’s Corner -- Funk in the City Art Festival

8:00 AM

Burdette Park -- St. Jude Give Hope Run

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Steven Tyner

9:00 AM

Bokeh Lounge -- Acoustic Wednesday: Brett Wiscons KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

10:00 AM

9:00 PM

10:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Thursday, April 23

Franklin Street -- Color Me Fun 5K / Earth Day Bazaar Bokeh Lounge -- Funk in the City (10am-4pm)

12:00 PM

Leroy’s Tavern -- Owner Terri Carl’s Big 60th Birthday Celebration (cornhole tourney, rib sales benefit, karaoke)!

4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Craft and Import Beer Tasting

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark Duo

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Uptown Event Restaurant -- Songwriters Night: Ron Wallace from Nashville, TN

Victory Theatre -- EPO Classics: Beethoven & Tchaikovsky

7:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

9:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Live Entertainment

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8:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Ben Gallaher Legends -- Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Hootz

9:00 PM

Bokeh Lounge -- Turning on the Robots Boogie Nights -- Saturday Night Disco Dance-Off Boogie Nights -- Karaoke in the Loft Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- The Idgits KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- DJ Sammich

10:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Pfreak Show Lamasco Bar -- The Giving Tree Band O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Calabash

11:30 PM

Someplace Else -- Kendra Bday Show w/ Cassidy Summer and Dakota Carmichael & Guest

Sunday, April 26 5:00 PM

7:00 PM

Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Joel Knapp & Cassy Jo Anderson Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Honey Roy Band

7:30 PM

Victory Theatre -- Halestorm

8:00 PM

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Katie Watts

9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke

Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Steve Greenwell Trio

10:30 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

Thursday, April 30

6:00 PM 9:00 PM

KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams

Someplace Else -- Karaoke

Victoria National Golf Course -- United Leasing Championship

4:00 PM

Winetree (North) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

Monday, April 27

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Green Uptown Event Restaurant -- Songwriters Night: Special Guest TBA

6:00 PM

Backstage Bar & Grill -- Team Trivia Victory Theatre -- The Fab Four

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts Victoria National Golf Course -- United Leasing Championship

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville -- Sports Night Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard

9:00 PM

9:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday

Tuesday, April 28

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Wine Down Tuesday (10% off 6 bottles) O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool Victoria National Golf Course -- United Leasing Championship

Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Showcase w/ host Rachael Goldman KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Lamasco Bar -- Aaron Kamm and the One Drops The Vault -- Live Entertainment

6:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh’s Piano Bar) -- Matt Clark

7:00 PM

Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Honey Roy Band

8:00 PM

Lamasco Bar -- Bluesday Tuesday

9:00 PM

KC’s Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC’s Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Kris Larger Band

10:00 PM

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Open Mic

Wednesday, April 29

O’Brian’s Sports Bar -- Free Darts Victoria National Golf Course -- United Leasing Championship

3:00 PM

Liquor Locker (all 7 locations) -- Craft Beer Tasting

4:00 PM

Winetree (East) -- Free Wine and Spirits Tasting

6:00 PM

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Tyler Nicely is an up and coming racer from Owensboro. Just 18, he began racing at the age of 12 in Go-Karts and after just a little over a year, moved to a limited modified. Nicely has raced an average of 60 nights over the past three years in 10 different states from Pennsylvania to Florida (home to his favorite track, Volusia Speedway Park in Barbourville). In 2014, he captured some of the biggest wins of his career, racking up over $15,000 in just three races! All total, Nicely has 25 career feature wins – 10 in 2014 alone. Catch the #25 at a track in the area during 2015.

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around the track with Billy Egeler

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OW!! After all these years and here I am back in good ol’ News 4u! It is an honor to be asked once again to keep the community up to speed with all things racing. During the next few months I’ll be providing you with information and news from area race tracks and/or racers. I hope you enjoy the column and look forward to seeing you at one of our local tracks this season.

Now, let’s touch base on the area tracks that will be open for sure this season beginning with Chandler Motor Speedway in Chandler, Ind. Kevin Bayer has been busting his tail at the speedway over the winter making massive improvements to the racing surface and facility. Make sure to “Like” Chandler Motor Speedway on Facebook and follow along with their updated schedule and improvements. Kevin and his crew have some big shows planned for the racers and fans this season!

The “Class Track” Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. will host 12 unforgettable events featuring mainly non-wing sprint cars and UMP Modifieds on the high-banked 1/4 mile track. The annual visit from

the World of Outlaw winged sprints is on the list of MUST SEE events along with the UMP Summer Nationals for the super late models. Tommy, Loris, Blake and the entire Tri-State Speedway family do an amazing job at their facility. They produce a track surface second to none, a family friendly environment and exciting side by side, wheel to wheel racing no matter what the division.

Now, on to the Bluegrass State…

Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, Ky. will mix it up this season with a few Saturday night shows as well as their famous Sunday races.

The 3/8 mile asphalt track is the ONLY asphalt track in the state that runs a weekly program. The CRA Street Stocks Triple Crown event will make a return for 2015 along with the Kentucky Asphalt Championship plus ARCA Trucks and many other special events. Be sure to check out the track that has produced so many of the area’s NASCAR drivers and crew members.

Western Kentucky Speedway in Nebo, Ky. will kick off another season this month under the leadership of Mark French and family. Mark’s 3/8 mile dirt track has seen some additions such as a go kart track in the infield. The karts will be racing on select nights and in 2014, saw some great success. The return of the America Modified Series seems to be a given for the season plus many other specials for the weekly divisions.

Cedar Ridge Speedway located in Morgantown, Ky. is also a 3/8 mile dirt track with a unique design. The track is built in what I call a “valley” and you view the races from a hillside. It has seen visits from the American Modified Series, UMP Crate Late Models and many more traveling series.

Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway in Calvert City, Ky. was re-opened last season after sitting idle for several years. Hopkinsville businessmen, Ronnie Jones and Jim Hale invested their time and money to open Cont. on page 72 Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • April 2015

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around the track

with Billy Egeler

Cont. from page 71 the 3/8 mile dirt track located just five minutes from Kentucky Lake.

Boasting some of the highest purses available for weekly classes, the track looks set for a great 2015 season, and the KLMS crew will have a special event nearly every weekend.

Paducah International Raceway was saved by the Mason family last season. Working hard on promoting the track, they were able to complete their season and start fresh for 2015. This track is rich in racing history that dates back to the 60s. Annual events that many have on their must see list are the UMP Summer Nationals and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series visit. These two events see teams and fans travel thousands of miles and they get their money’s worth every time!

Beacon Dragway located in Benton, Ky. will again be open for those who want to get their NHRA weekly drag racing fix. The track is located just across the road from Paducah International Raceway and is a former airport. This track has seen massive support since opening and they continue to add special events to their schedule. They have hosted Jet car races, the Division 3 NHRA Jeg’s Super Quick Series and many other special events.

Beech Bend Raceway Park located in Bowling Green, Ky. will also be holding their weekly drag races on their famous 1/4 mile strip. BBRP is known for their remarkable facility that not only has a race track and camp grounds but an amusement and water park. How freaking cool is that? BBRP has several National events during each season which includes the NHRA Sportnationals, NHRA Super Quick, Hot Rod Racers Reunion, Harley Drags and so much more.

Now, that’s our list of area tracks in a nutshell. If you are a diehard race fan and want weekly updates on results, upcoming events and to hear some of your favorite drivers after their weekend racing, tune in to my weekly radio show, Regional Motorsports Power Hour. The show is broadcast LIVE every Tuesday night from April-October on 102.7 The Game and simulcasts on 94.7 WBIO in the Owensboro area. You can also tune in by downloading the iGO Radio app for your apple or android devices, then search for 102.7 the Game. Not ready to download the app? Head on over to owensbororadio.com and click on either of the stations, then the “Listen Live” tab.

Until next month, always remember... Smash the Throttle and your mind will follow!

Peace!

Billy Egeler Host of Regional Motorsports Power Hour and Voice of Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway and Kentucky Motor Speedway.

2015 RACE SCHEDULE APRIL

4th 1st Points Race of 2015 (All Classes)UMP Modified Special. Gates Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00.

Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 11th Regular Racing (All Classes) No UMP Mods.

Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00 Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 &under- FREE! 18th Regular Racing (All Classes) No UMP Mods.

Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 25th Regular Racing (All Classes) UMP Stock Car Special - NO UMP Modifieds. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $12, kids 10 & under- FREE!

MAY

2nd Regular Racing (All Classes) UMP Modified Special. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00.

Pits- $30, Grandstands- $12, kids 10 & under- FREE! 9th Midwest Mini Sprint Special (All Classes) No UMP Modified. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $15, kids 10 & underFREE! 16th Regular Racing (All Classes). Open 4:00.

Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands$10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 23rd Regular Racing (All Classes). Open 4:00.

Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands$12, kids 10 & under- FREE! 30th Regular Racing (All Classes) Special Added Money TBD! Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00.

Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE!

JUNE

6th Regular racing(All Classes)UMP Modified Special. Autograph Night. Open 4:00. Draw 4:306:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 13th Veterans Special (All Classes) & Fathers Day Race Added Money TBD! Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! ** Veterans Free Grandstand Admission with Veterans card ** 20th UMP Crate Speedweek(All Classes)No Modifieds this week. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00.

Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 27th Mid Season Double Points (All Classes).

Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! Open 3:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00

JULY

4th FIREWORKS! UMP Modified Special- Extra Money TBD (All Classes). Open 4:00. Draw 4:306:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $12, kids 10 & under- FREE! 11th Regular Racing(All Classes)No Modified this week. Open 3:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00.

Grandstands- $15, kids 10 & under- FREE! ** Pits$30 per person 18th Regular Racing (All Classes)Cruiser Special - Extra Money TBD! Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00.

Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 26th Regular Racing (All Classes - NO mods) Special Added Money TBD! Open 3:00. Draw 4:306:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE!

AUGUST

1st Regular Racing(All Classes) - Rusty Bolt Special - Extra Money TBD. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00.

Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $15, kids 10 & under- FREE! 8th Regular Racing All Divisions - UMP Modified Special - Extra Money TBD! Racing All Classes. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00 Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 15th Mid West Mini Sprints (All Classes) All Divisons - No UMP Mods. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00.

Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 22nd Regular Racing (All classes) NO modifieds this week. Special Added Money TBD!. Open 4:00.

Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands$10, kids 10 & under- FREE! 30th Regular Racing (All Classes) No UMP Mods. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits$30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE!

SEPTEMBER

5th Regular Racing (All Classes)UMP ModifiedSpecial - Extra Money TBD! Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Grandstands- $10, kids 10 & under- FREE! ** Pits- $30 per person ** 12th Regular Racing (All Classes)No UMP Mods Open 3:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Grandstands- $15, kids 10 & under- FREE! ** Pits- $30 per person 19th Regular Racing (All Classes)UMP Mini Stock Special - Extra Money TBD! - No UMP Modified. Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits$30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 and under- FREE! 26th Final Points Race of the Season (All Classes) Double Points - Special Added Money TBD! Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 and under- FREE!

October

3rd Regular Racing (All Classes)No UMP Modified - Special Added Money TBD! Open 4:00. Draw 4:30-6:00. Racing 7:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 and under- FREE! 10th Regular Racing (All Classes) Special Added Money TBD! Open 3:00. Draw 3:30-5:15. Racing 6:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 and under- FREE! 17th Regular Racing (All Classes) Special Added Money TBD! Open 3:00. Draw 3:30-5:15. Racing 6:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 and under- FREE! 24th Regular Racing (All Classes) Special Added Money TBD! Open 3:00. Draw 3:30-5:15. Racing 6:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 and under- FREE! 31st Regular Racing (All Classes) Special Added Money TBD! Open 3:00. Draw 3:30-5:15. Racing 6:00. Pits- $30, Grandstands- $10, kids 10 and under- FREE!

NOVEMBER

7th 100 LAP ENDURO - Cruiser/Rusty Bolt 50 LAP ENDURO UMP Mini Stock -Bomber Special.

Gates open at NOON. Inspections open at 1pm Draw close at 4pm. Start time 5pm. Competitor Entry Fee $50. Pit Pass $25. Grandstands $10. Kids 5 and under - FREE!

1245 Happy Ln., Madisonville, KY. 42431 (270) 952-7567 www.westernkyspeedway.com

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localtalent talent Rachael Goldman

aking people laugh may look easy, but any comic will tell you that there’s an awful lot of pain involved. Surely, it’s no coincidence that bombing on stage is often referred to as “dying.” No wonder then that it takes a person with more than just a sharp wit and commanding stage presence to succeed in the business – it also takes guts (and a few drinks don’t hurt, either).

Locally, the number of comics with the right stuff is on the rise as evidenced by the popularity of comedy nights at places like Bokeh Lounge where Rachael Goldman (of Goldman’s Pawn Shop in downtown Evansville) told her very first joke just one year ago. “I had no interest in doing stand-up,” she recalls.

“The only reason that I started is because Mike Millard (Bokeh Lounge owner) asked me to host his open mic which I’d been attending as a customer.”

Adamantly opposed to the idea, Goldman eventually caved after four bourbons. Just 30 days later, she performed her first set. “It went ok – nobody threw anything,” she says. “My goal was just to not totally embarrass myself. But people laughed – it was shocking.”

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As the weeks went by, Goldman – who describes herself as “cocktail party funny” – continued to hone her “off-thecuff” comments, slowly shaping the material into jokes that landed more often than not. She also continued to host Comedy Night (nine in all so far) and make some very important connections. “From Bokeh Lounge, I met Big John Richardson who is a comedian from Louisville,” Goldman explains. “Thanks

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to him I got a spot that takes place once a week on Thursdays at Impellizzeri’s Pizza and a spot at open mic every Wednesday at a comedy club there called the Laughing Derby.” A (short) career highlight took place at the latter when she warmed up the crowd

for nationally known comedian Brian Posehn.

With more high profile experiences under her belt, Goldman has been able to expand her comedic horizons, scheduling recent appearances in Indianapolis, Dayton and

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Chicago. In fact, she’ll be back in the Windy City for a show at the Wip Theater on April 25 – her first feature set. “20 minutes – that’s a lot of time…and crickets,” Goldman laughs.

Chances are she’ll do great, especially considering that the week before she’ll open for yet another successful comedian, Stewart Huff, at the Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown, Ky. It’s often said that it takes at least 10 years to master the craft of comedy, but Goldman is certainly on her way, gaining invaluable experience on stage and continuing to draw from her personal life. “Working at Goldman’s is kind of a good training in comedy,” she explains. “I come from a very funny family. Every night at the dinner table was good practice.”

Locally, look out for Goldman at the next Bokeh Lounge Comedy Night on April 30 (8:30 p.m., $3). And there should be more opportunities to catch her act in town to come. Despite making great strides and getting increased attention, Goldman’s motivation is not to leave Evansville and join the comedy circuit but to simply improve. “In a million years I never thought I was going to try this, but now it’s one of the first things that I’ve tried in my life where I really want to get better. I don’t really want to do this professionally. I just want to be as funny as humanly possible.” – TE Follow Rachael Goldman on Facebook and on Twitter @rachaelgoldman.

Left to right: Grayson Adams- sax and bass, Lauren Terry- vocal, accordian and ukulele, Benjamin Jenkins- vocals, guitar and banjo, Thomas Dupont- vocals, guitar and banjo

There’s a lot to be said for the confidence of youth and Benjamin Jenkins, lead singer for local folk group The Commoners, has got it in spades. The 18-year-old Castle High School senior is obsessively goal-oriented, perhaps to a fault. But nothing will stop him from achieving his dream of traveling the world playing the music he loves. It’s that singular focus which accounts for the incredible musical strides he has made in just two years, having literally started from scratch.

“At the beginning of my sophomore year, I started playing with my now partner-incrime, Thomas Dupont, who had just moved from Louisiana,” Jenkins explains. “We knew nothing. I pushed notes on a keyboard and hoped for the best. It was really a tragedy (laughs).”

The turning point for Jenkins came when, of all things, he got suspended from school.

He spent his unexpected free time shopping for a ukulele. “That’s what really got me into music, and I learned my first song, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” he explains.

Next, he acquired an electric guitar on loan and formed a Christian rock band (Life Left Behind) with Dupont. The results were

slightly less tragic. “Nobody knew we existed, but I started to learn what it’s like to be the head of a band which has ultimately become my life,” Jenkins says. He also learned how to write songs, adapting a “no covers” policy that continues to this day.

Post LLB, Jenkins began making the rounds as a solo artist. Slowly, but surely, word got out about a young kid with a golden voice who played various stringed instruments.

He secured repeat bookings at places like Greek’s Pizzeria, eventually inviting Dupont back into the fold. “We hadn’t played with each other for some time, but he’s my best friend by a long shot,” Jenkins says. “We never had to practice, because we just click musically.” The renewed partnership stoked the creative fire, and the songs flowed – catchier, more mature tunes that drew immediate attention. After a potential signing with a Kentucky-based label turned into a comedy of errors, Jenkins and Dupont independently recorded Breaking the Cage (mixed and mastered in Jenkins’ bedroom, no less). Featuring beautiful, delicate tracks like “Matches” and “Little Bird,” the EP made a real connection with fans. “My music is so

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personal to me, and you can tell by the things I say. I think that’s why people like it,” Jenkins says.

Itching to fill out the sound that he and vocalist/guitarist Dupont achieved on Breaking the Cage, Jenkins brought in frequent collaborator Grayson Adams on bass and sax and newbie Lauren Terry on vocals, accordion and ukulele. Dubbed The Commoners, the quartet crystallized last November. “It was really natural the first time we got together – this is what music sounds like,” Jenkins says. “I finally found a band that is exactly what I know will succeed in music.”

Apparently, he isn’t alone in his assessment.

The Commoners are currently fielding offers from numerous tri-state labels on the heels of performances on UE radio, Live Local 7 and the Really Big Show. An EP is in the works and a full album (to be recorded by local ace engineer Scott Brown at Ashbrook Studios) should arrive by late summer or early fall.

Naturally, Jenkins has even bigger plans. ”We are pursuing music on a global level. I said to my band ‘commit to this with everything you’ve got, and I promise it will be the craziest, most epic ride of your life.’” – TE

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Ratings are given from 1-5. “5” is the best rating a reviewer can give, meaning they were very pleased with the beer and would strongly recommend it. “1” is the lowest rating a reviewer can give, meaning they did not enjoy the beer at all.

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Red Hook Apple

Lagunitas Pilsner

Sierra Nevada Hoppy Lager

Daniel Knight • 2.5 Red hook has a long history of making respectable ales. This one deviates from the norm as it’s a fruit/vegetable ale.

It pours up a clear, light yellow straw color with a very brief one finger head and carbonation that sparkles at first but dissipates pretty quickly as well.

The smell is subtle, somewhat bready, and if I didn’t know it was an apple ale, I probably wouldn’t have noticed that faint flavor in there. Otherwise, I find the flavor follows the smell and although it’s not bad, it doesn’t call me back for more.

Daniel Knight • 3.5 This one pours up a crystal clear, golden yellow color with loads of airy white head that settles to a white ring and actually leaves a little lacing as it goes.

Smell is grassy with sweet bready malts and honey. The flavor follows along pretty much perfectly with a mild hop bitterness in the aftertaste. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp and smooth mouthfeel. As one who admittedly isn’t a big fan of pilsners, I find this one pleasantly drinkable.

Daniel Knight • 3.75 Here’s a twist… Hoppy Lager (specifically pilsner). It pours an inviting dark honey color with a hearty two finger head that slowly settles leaving lace as it goes. The aroma is subdued with hints of spicy hops and some malts. The flavor is not subdued as far as hops are concerned, at least. The overall taste experience is lacking a bit, though. Frankly, I think it’s because it’s a hoppy lager anyway you cut it.

Paul Bragin • 3 A thin white head forms on this beer and disappears quickly, leaving a very pale golden ale behind. The scent of apples dominates the nose. The taste contains more apple flavor, but otherwise tastes like most mass produced lagers. It might pair well with apple desserts or possibly be used to cook apple desserts. It might also work well as a refreshing treat after working outdoors during the summer.

Other than that, look for something else.

Jabez Martinez • 4 This is a clear amber beer, and I was expecting the hard apple cider flavor that everyone seems to be jumping on board with. I would consider this more of a wheat-flavored beer with a hint of apple, but I was glad it was something unexpected. The apple flavor was present but not very strong and complemented this beer.

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Paul Bragin • 4 A thick white head tops this pale golden beer. The scent contains a nice balance of malt and hops. Hop notes on the tongue first come when tasting the beer, followed by more of the malt notes in the aftertaste. This beer tastes the way a proper pilsner should. Pair it with appetizers like brie cheese, Serrano ham and sliced apples, or other lighter cheeses like mild cheddar.

Jabez Martinez • 3.5 This is a clear amber colored beer looking a shade darker than a Bud. It did have a light sweetness brought on by the hops but no overpowering flavors. I would consider this an average pilsner. I have never heard of them but a little better than average.

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Paul Bragin • 4.5 A thick white head crowns this amber beer. A mixture of pine and citrus notes from the generous amounts of hops used fills the nose when smelling the beer. The hop flavors continue when drinking the beer, followed by a hint of malt, with the citrus notes coming through again in the finish. This is a limited edition beer, so hop lovers will definitely want to pick up this one before it’s gone.

Jabez Martinez • 3

This was another clear amber beer, and I could taste the sweet hops flavor. It had the average IPA flavor that numbed your tongue so I couldn’t really taste anything else. I love other Sierra Nevada beers but this one was just average and a little disappointing coming from this brewery.

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Dogfish Head IPA

Daniel Knight • 3.5 One never knows what this brewery will create next. Sixty-One marries their famous 60 minute IPA with syrah grape must to produce an IPA/wine hybrid. It pours up a dark amber color with an airy, faintly purple/pink head that recedes promptly. Smell is of malt, subtle citrus, and some subdued grape and wine aromas. Like the smell, the taste has subtle musty flavors of red grapes along with some hints of sweetness yet a slight amount of hoppy bitterness at the finish.

A must try.

Paul Bragin • 4.25 A thin white head that evaporates almost immediately tops this beer. What’s left behind is a beer that seems to have pink undertones from the grapes used in the brewing process. Fruity notes from the grapes highlight the scent profile, with hop notes also present. The first taste highlights the beer flavors with some wine flavors from the grapes in the finish. Pair this one with pork or cheeses like gruyere or young Gouda.

Jabez Martinez • 4 This is a semi-cloudy amber colored beer.

Though it’s an IPA, it’s a little on the light side, which I liked. I noticed it has a 6.5 ABV. It says it was brewed with Syrah grape must, so it was supposed to have a wine flavor. I really didn’t taste any wine, but I did think it was pretty good.

Random Beer Facts!

1.) Light is what makes beer go bad.

2.) George Washington had his own brewhouse on the grounds of Mt. Vernon.

3.) Egyptian pyramid workers were paid with beer. 1 gallon (4L) per day.

4.) The oldest known recipe for beer is 4,000 years old, made by Sumerians.

5.) Beer is claimed to help prevent cardiac disease and cognitive decline. http://www.factslides.com/s-Beer

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arts & activities Apr. 3: Haynie’s Corner Arts District First Fridays

Apr. 17: O.A.R.

Haynie’s Corner Art District First Fridays are a collaborative effort between local businesses, neighborhood representatives, and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. It is a self-guided tour of indoor and outdoor art exhibits and performers designed to highlight local artists and the businesses hosting them on every First Friday of the month. Participating artists and businesses include: Sauced, The Dapper Pig, Patchwork Central, Soap Solutions, Penny Lane Coffee House, Stef L’s Amour, The Beauty Room, 22 Jefferson Art Studios & Gallery, Heather Landry, D’Alto Studios, Jenna Citrus, Matt Fitzgerald, Keith Boyd, Emily Gartner and more. For the full list, visit hayniescorner.com.

Haynie’s Corner: Downtown Evansville. 812-422-2111. Time: 6 p.m.

O.A.R. (short for Of a Revolution) is renowned for an intense, vibrant live show — including selling out Madison Square Garden twice —and the communal feeling the band shares with its fans. With each studio album, O.A.R. has endeavored to achieve that sense of immediacy.

Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515. Time: 7 p.m.

Apr. 11-12: EPO: The Ultimate Glee Club American Idol finalists Lakisha Jones (2007) and Matt Giraud (2009) share the stage with a specially auditioned high school choir to sing and dance their way through many tunes featured in Glee, including “Rumor Has It,” “The Scientist,” “Billionaire” and “All That Jazz” from Chicago. Lakisha delivers a killer rendition of “Proud Mary,” and Matt sings unique interpretations of “Georgia On My Mind,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” and “Sweet Caroline.”

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-1515. Times: 4/11, 7 p.m.; 4/12, 2 p.m.

Apr. 12: Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at the Ford Center where she will share her incredible ability to communicate with the dead. Witness Theresa’s amazing gifts first-hand as she gives live readings to audience members throughout the show. For Theresa, this is not just her job; this is her life. See Theresa Caputo live for an unforgettable and potentially life-changing evening. Learn more at theresacaputo.com.

Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515. Time: 7 p.m.

Apr. 14: Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women in Jazz April is Jazz Appreciation Month and to celebrate, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana will host Kay D. Ray, producer of Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women in Jazz, a new documentary. An Evansville native now based in the Pacific Northwest, Ray has worked with Microsoft Studios and as a producer for the Experience Music Project. Her resume includes over 85 films and the direction of numerous interviews. The event is set to begin at noon with a screening of the film followed by a brief lecture/Q&A. At 6:30 p.m., the Monika Herzig Trio will play for app. 45 minutes followed by a second screening of Lady Be Good and another short lecture/Q&A. To complement the film presentation and music performance, beer and wine (etc.) will be served.

ARTSWIN/BSF: 318 Main St. 812-422-2111. Times: 12 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

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Apr. 21: Memphis: The Musical Turn up that dial... From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves - filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Memphis, which played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse, features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony® nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu), and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys). Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination - what AP calls “The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.”

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 435-5770. Time: 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 25: EPO Classics: Beethoven & Tchaikovsky Enjoy masterworks of two of the world’s most popular classical composers. Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture is a brief, exhilarating creation with dance-like drive and vitality. His sublime Fourth Piano Concerto is performed by a brilliant young pianist, Adam Golka, already gaining an international reputation as one of the leading Beethoven pianists in the world. The most shattering personal crisis of Tchaikovsky’s life coincided with one of the greatest periods of his composing career. Over a mere two years, he poured out a stream of masterpieces, culminating in his Fourth Symphony. The final movement of the Symphony comes to its close with a crescendo of tremendous energy.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-1515. Time: 7 p.m.

Apr. 25: Funk in the City Art Festival Funk in the City presents the Annual Art Festival at Haynie’s Corner!

Join us for a fabulous day of art. Featuring artists from around the region and multiple states, this is a great opportunity to support artists and the art community. In addition to the amazing artist and artisans, there will also be fabulous food vendors to satisfy your hunger!

Haynie’s Corner: Downtown Evansville Apr. 29: Halestorm w/ The Pretty Reckless Fronted by the charismatic Lizzy Hale and supported by her brother, drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bassist Josh Smith, Halestorm is the first female-fronted band to top the Active Rock airplay chart. The first single “Love Bites… (So Do I)” from their sophomore album The Strange Case of… in 2012 won them a Grammy award for Best Hard Rock/Metal performance.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-1515. Time: 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 30: The Fab Four If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute! Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles’ ever-changing career. With uncanny, note-for-note live rendition of Beatles’ classics, The Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing.

Victory Theatre: 600 Main St. 812-422-1515. Time: 7 p.m.

May 1: Bill Burr – “Billy Bible Belt Tour” Bill Burr is an American comedian or a comedian from the North American Union, depending on when you read this. He grew up outside of Boston and did fairly poorly in school, despite the fact that he applied himself. Having first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of Chappelle’s Show, Bill developed a comedic style of uninformed logic that has made him a regular with Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon. Bill co-starred opposite Kevin Costner in the indie film, Black or White and Bill’s animated Netflix series, F Is For Family, will premiere featuring Bill, Laura Dern and Justin Long as the Murphy family. Bill premiered his four hourlong special, I’m Sorry You Feel That Way, on Netflix and released the vinyl album, Live At Andrew’s House. In July, Bill received the Stand-up Comedian of the Year Award from the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Earlier this year Bill was seen in Walk of Shame alongside Elizabeth Banks and in 2013 he was seen in the films The Heat with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, and Stand Up Guys with Al Pacino and Christopher Walken. Bill was also seen in the Steve Carell & Tina Fey feature, Date Night. Bill received raves for his recurring role as “Kuby” on the hit AMC-TV show, Breaking Bad and he can be seen in multiple episodes of the hit Comedy Central show, Kroll Show. He guest starred on Fox TV’s New Girl in 2013 and contributed to the 2012 and 2011 ESPYS. One of the most popular comedy podcasts on the web, Bill’s Monday Morning Podcast is an off-the-cuff weekly rant that has become a fan favorite. Bill began the podcast in May of 2007 and has produced over 350 episodes.

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. Time: 7: 30 p.m.

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What is the first day of spring called?

A) The Easter Solstice B) The Spring Solstice C) The Easter Equinox D) The Vernal Equinox

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As a kid, my mom would have me repeat the mantra “sticks and stones...” when I would get my feelings hurt. Did it make me feel better? A little bit. Pushing 30, do I still let what others say affect me?

Of course. We try not to, because in all reality, what others say in a hurtful manner is merely a projection of their own insecurities, but sometimes that’s difficult to remember. Specifically, let’s talk about slurs. You know what they are. I don’t need to list them. What I encounter the most, often daily, are slurs used for members of the LGBT community. If you’re guilty, raise your hand. Nah, just keep reading. Like I said, as adults, even though we may still be sensitive to others’ words, we are much less susceptible than children. To me, this is where the issue lies. I’m a big girl- I can take it. Some 12 year-old-boy, however, who’s standing in line with his dad at the grocery wondering what’s going to happen if he comes out to his family, may not be so immune to your words.

LGBT youths are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers, and those suicides occur daily across the globe due to harassment and fear of rejection. Personal views aside, don’t cause someone more pain than they’re already

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experiencing. Be kind- you have no idea what someone else may be battling. In short, if you want to call your friend an a-hole because they’re being one, do it. But don’t use slurs, even if you’re “joking” or you “have gay friends.”

The dictionary is full of other amazing, descriptive words. Use them.

Signed, Whitney Patterson You are never alone. For local LGBT support, visit tsagl.org.

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community & family Apr. 1-30: Ballroom & Swing Dance Lessons & Clubs

In the continuing battle against breast cancer, it’s time once again to lace up your bowling shoes and hit the lanes for the 5th Annual Henderson Bowl for the Cure. The event is just one of the many fundraisers staged by the Susan G. Komen agency every year to provide money for local mammogram screenings, diagnostic procedures (ultrasounds, biopsies and MRIs), patient navigator services and lifesaving treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy - $7.1 million to date. Komen is the only nonprofit agency in the world that provides all aspects of breast care: Research, Education, Screening and Treatment.

Echo Lanes is the site of this year’s Bowl for the Cure which kicks off the Henderson Tri-Fest. Registration for the event includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, a commemorative shirt and goodie bag. The cost is $25 per adult and $15 per child (12 and under).

The organizers would like to have all participants registered by Friday April 10, but they will still take walk-in registrations the night of the event.

All registrants should call 812-9622202 or send an email to info@ komenevansville with the following info: name, address, phone number, email and shirt size.

Echo Lanes is located at 1698 2nd St. in Henderson, Ky. Phone: 270-826-2793

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Evansville has dance clubs and lessons for you to enjoy throughout the month. Take inexpensive group lessons, improve your skills, make new friends and fill your social calendar every week! No partner? No problem! (* = Means no partner needed for lessons.)

Apr. 2: Log Inn Dinner & Bingo Enjoy a casual dinner at the famous Log Inn Restaurant where delicious food is served family style. Bingo will take place after the meal. There are only 200 tickets available and they sell-out quickly! Get yours at SWIRCA & More: 16 W Virginia St. Log Inn: 12491 County Road 200 East, Haubstadt. 812-492-7436.

Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24: Friday Storytime Every Friday morning is a special Storytime in Barnes & Noble, Jr! Bring the young ones for a fun reading adventure that will keep them thoroughly entertained.

Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd. 812-475-1054. 10 a.m.

Apr. 4: 5K on the Runway sponsored by St. Mary’s The YMCA 5K on the Runway will take place at the Evansville Regional Airport.

The Runway 5K is a great opportunity to participate in a spring race and experience the airport runway while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit YMCA Outreach youth programs. Event fee is $20. For more information contact Heather Lejman at lejman@ymcaswin.org or check out our website: ymcaswin.org.

Evansville Regional Airport: 7801 Bussing Dr. 812-423-9622.

Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25: Saturday Storytime Every Saturday afternoon is a special Storytime in Barnes & Noble, Jr.! Bring the little ones for a laughter-filled event complete with a story, treats and a craft.

Barnes & Noble: 624 S. Green River Rd. 812-475-1054. 3 p.m.

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Club/ Contact Coterie of Evansville www.coterie.info

Dances/Lessons Bi-monthly/None

*Dance Hall www.thedancehall.org

Weekly/Weekly

*Eagle’s Club Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Eagles Aerie 427) *Evansville River City Bop Club www.ercbopclub.com

Weekly/Weekly

*Evansville Swing Cats Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Swing Cats) Friday Night Dance Club fridaynightdanceclub@gmail.com

Monthly/None

Metro Ballroom Dance Club Monthly/Before Dances www.metroballroomdanceclub.com

Come dance with us! Visit localendar.com/ public/evansvilledance.

Apr. 8: Dog Loves Books Louise Yates’ New York Times Best Seller comes to life in ArtsPower’s newest musical about the irresistible Dog who loves everything about books. In fact, he loves books SO much that he decides to open up his own bookstore. But once the store opens for business, no customers come. Dog is alone in his store. But, he soon realizes that when he is surrounded by books, he is never alone. Dog begins to read the books in his store and discovers that when customers finally come in to his store, he knows exactly which books to recommend. ArtsPower’s delightful new musical celebrates the power of the imagination and the satisfaction that comes when you share books with others.

Part of the Centre’d On Kids 2014-2015 Series, Dog Loves Books is recommended for grades K-2.

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. Times: 9:15 a.m. & 12 p.m.

Apr. 9: Youth First Passport to Adventure Auction This free event features a live and silent auction and raises money for Youth First’s free prevention programs and school social work services. Silent auction from 5-7 p.m.; live auction from 7-9 p.m. Free admission, appetizers and desserts, vacation packages and weekend getaways, jewelry, home décor and sports

memorabilia plus electronic and online bidding. For more information and a list of items, go to youthfirstinc.org.

St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium: 3700 Washington Ave. 812-485-4000/812-4218336. Time: 5 p.m.

Apr. 10: Fourth Annual Hats Off to Holly’s House Please plan to attend the fourth annual Hat’s Off to Holly’s House, a fundraiser that includes a unique auction, dinner, brief presentation, hat contest and entertainment! The theme this year is the “Mad Hatter” with whimsical hats anticipated. For sponsorship and table/ ticket information, please call Holly’s House at (812)437-7233, or visit hollyshouse.org.

Holly’s House is a non-residential child and adult advocacy center empowering victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence. Located in Evansville, the organization serves nine counties in southwest Indiana.

Holiday Inn Airport: 7101 US Hwy 41 N. 812-437-7233. Time: 5:30 p.m.

Apr. 11: Guns & Hoses VIII Guns and Hoses is a charity boxing match between local Police Officers and Firefighters. This is the best of the best! Come and watch the Tri-State’s Finest and Bravest square off in 15 exciting rounds of boxing matches. Each fight is three rounds and at the end of the night, the team with the most victories takes home the traveling Guns & Hoses Championship Belt. Watch as these brave men and women who risk their lives on the job every day put it all on the line in the ring for charity. Guns & Hoses has raised thousands of dollars for local children with disabilities. The ultimate goal is to build a group home in the area for kids with Prader-Willi syndrome. Children with this disease suffer from a sense of constant hunger and if left unattended, can literally eat themselves to death. Please support this great event and help improve the lives of local children.

Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd. 812-422-1515.

Time: 7 p.m.

Apr. 11-12: Heritage Federal Credit Union Home Show The Home Show is the place to learn what’s new in remodeling, decorating, landscaping, home construction and much more. Local, regional and national vendors, more than 175 booths, will be located throughout the building plus plenty of outdoor exhibits on the front and side streets surrounding the facility. Two main stages will be filled with entertaining and informative presentations and you’ll want to be sure to visit the expanded 2015 Arts & Crafts Pavilion, the billiards and home theatre driven Man Cave, and the funtastic Children’s Play World!

NEW features this year include • the Design Your Dream Room Sweepstakes boasting more than $12,000 in prizes • the Building Hope Creating Playhouses for Charity competition benefitting 911 Gives Hope and local charities • the incredible Family Fest complete with the K9 Frisbee Crew Trick Dog Show and tons of inflatables for the kids. • Special guests: HGTV’s Flipping the Block stars Whitney and John Spinks, HGTV’s Design Star People’s Choice Winner Anne Rue, and nationally acclaimed expert Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard! • We are also looking forward to working together with the charity boxing match, Guns & Hoses, taking place right next to the Old National Events Plaza on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.

In its 8th year, the event benefits 911 Gives Hope and will be a wonderful opportunity for Home Show attendees to make it a full day of fun!

Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St. 812-435-5770. Time: 10 a.m.

Apr. 15: Stand Against Racism The YWCA invites those who believe in a society free of racism to join us in taking a Stand Against Racism at a rally on the campus of the University of Southern Indiana. Visit ywcaevansville.org for details!

USI: 8600 University Blvd. Time: 10 a.m.

Apr. 23: Tropicana Night Join SWIRCA & More for a Tropicana Outing!

Tickets are sold at SWIRCA & More: 16 W Virginia St. This event usually has 200+ in attendance! Tickets include dinner and $15 worth of tokens, courtesy of Tropicana Evansville. Guests join us for a lovely evening meal at SWIRCA & More and then head to the casino where they enjoy an evening of gaming and fun.

Tropicana Evansville: 421 NW Riverside.

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Apr. 24: Cheesecake for Charity Music by Monte Skelton, Ron Rhodes as MC, hors d’oeuvres by Paul Hoskins and Cheesecake by Krista; along with a cash wine bar. There will be a live and silent auction which was so entertaining last year with auctioneer John Jenkins and Ron Rhodes working together.

Proceeds benefit the working poor through Outreach Ministries.

Uptown Events Restaurant: 518 Main St. 812-464-3098. Time: 7 p.m.

Apr. 25: St. Jude Give Hope. Run. – 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash

Rockin River City Ride / GLOW Run Downtown Evansville Riverfront May 8-9 ‘Do it all downtown’. The Downtown Alliance coined the term and it’s been a popular hashtag amongst their followers on social media. ‘Do it all downtown’ includes the growth of small businesses such as the Bitterman Market and fine cuisines such as Zuki on Main Street and Sauced located in the Haynie’s Corner Arts District.

It is not only an expression - it is a way of life. In short, downtown Evansville is happening. And of the many happenings in the downtown area, one of the most enjoyable - and most beneficial to the community - is the Junior League of Evansville and Morning Rotary’s Rockin River City Ride / GLOW Run. This two-day community event offers a challenge for both novice and experienced cyclists and runners alike along the beautiful Evansville riverfront. On Friday May 8, GLOW Run participants will be able to enjoy a 3 or 5 mile run or walk course along Riverside Drive. There will also be a musical after-party following the GLOW Run. On Saturday, May 9, participants will be able to choose from a 5K Family Bike Ride and 25K, 60K, or 100K Bike Ride. Walkers and riders will enjoy numerous fullystocked rest stops, excellent free route support, a bike park that will include food and merchant vendors, a kids’ park with bounce houses, games, prizes, bike helmet giveaway, and a bike safety presentation.

Junior League of Evansville and Morning Rotary welcome you to join in and ‘Do it all downtown’!

For more info, visit rockinrivercityride.org

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Rockin River City Rid On Saturday, April 25, Evansville will host the fifth annual St.Jude Give Hope. Run. 5k charity run/walk and kids dash benefiDowntown ting St. JudeEvansvil May 8-9 will Children’s Research Hospital to fight childhood cancer. The event be held at Burdette Park starting at 8 a.m. The Race is $25 for adults ‘Do 1,500 it all downtow and $15 for children. Last year, the run raised $111,000 with the term registered participants! The goal for 2015 is to raise $150,000 for and it’s be the kids of St. Jude. The hospital was founded by the late followers entertainer on social Danny Thomas in 1962 and is one of the world’s premier the centers growth of sma for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly Market and fine cui childhood diseases.

Sauced located in th Burdette Park: 5301 Nurrenburn Rd. 812-435-5602. Time: only 8 a.m. an expression Evansville is happe Apr. 27 - May 3: United Leasing Golf Championship in the downtown ar In its fourth year, the PGA Web.com United Leasing Golf most beneficial to t Championship will be held at Victoria National Golf Club –ofa Evansville course and Mo GLOW Run. that has consistently ranked in the top 50 of Golf Digest’s/“100 Greatest Courses in America.” The United Leasing Championship hosts the best up and coming pros on tour. Prior players on tour comm Thisthistwo-day include Bubba Watson, Jimmy Walker, Matt Kucher and many both more novice and ex of today’s top PGA players. The Championship begins on Thursday along the beautiful E and runs through Sunday with a Pro-Am tournament earlier in the GLOW Run participa week. For ticket/general info, visit ulcgolf.com. Call us forrun infooronwalk course where to stay: 1-800-433-3025. be a musical after-p Victoria National: 2000 Victoria National Blvd., Newburgh.

OnTourney Saturday, May 9 May 2-3: “Homerun for the Roses” 10U Fast Pitch Softball from a 5K Family B Ride.

Come out and watch the best of the best in girls youth soft ball.Walkers and rid restare stops, excellent These 10 and under all-star players may be young, but they serious about the game. Support the Evansville Heat, co-coached will include food an

by Mindy Lawrence and Bryon Garland, as they take on the area’shouses, gam bounce most talented teams at the awesome USI Softball Complex.

To enter a bike safety presen your team in competition, the fee is $275. The format is a 3-game guarantee; single elimination. The first and second place teams Junior will League of Eva receive awards. For more info or to sponsor the Heat, contact Mindy you to join in and ‘D Lawrence (812-454-1979) or Bryon Garland (812-204-1495). You may also email: evansvilleheat@gmail.com.

For more info, visit r USI Softball Complex: 8600 University Blvd.

Do you have an event that you would like to submit for inclusion in the monthly guide? Please send it to: tommy@evansvillemediagroup.com for consideration before the 10th of the month prior to your event.

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wn’. The Downtown Alliance coined een a popular hashtag amongst their media. ‘Do it all downtown’ includes all businesses such as the Bitterman to catch the Fab Four’s PBS special isines such asI happened Zuki on Main Street and recently and was awe-struck he Haynie’s Corner Arts District. It is not by just how eerily these guys are to the Beatles in - it is a way of life.similar In short, downtown both sight and sound.

What’s really amazing ening. And of the many happenings is that they cover all periods of the band so area, one of the most enjoyable - and perfectly – from the pop-centric early days the community - ispsychedelic the Juniorexperimentati League to the on of Sgt. Morning Rotary’s Rockin River City Rideer if you love the Pepper and beyond. No matt Beatles whole-heartedly or just particular songs, the Fab Four will entertain you. Each munity event offersofathe challenge segment show is a for hyper-detailed recreation and complete withalike costume changes xperienced cyclists runners to reflect On theFriday musical Evansville riverfront.

Maydirecti 8, on. You will inevitably do a double-take ants will be able to enjoy a 3 or 5 mileand then shake your Drive. head atThere the exact mimicry – the way along Riverside will also they hold their instruments, the way they party following the GLOW Run. play, the way they sing.

Victory Theatre April 30 / 7 PM

9, participants will bestiable choose take a listen If you’re ll nottoconvinced, Bike Ride andto 25K, 60K, or 100K the soundtrack to theBike Fab Four’s Emmy ders will enjoy numerous fully-stocked nt free route support, a bike park that nd merchant vendors, a kids’ park with mes, prizes, bike helmet giveaway, and ntation.

Award-winning TV special recorded live at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in 2012. Over 21 songs, the band highlights every period of the Beatles’ career. “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” the song that introduced America to the Mop Tops from Liverpool, jump-starts the concert and from there, it’s a non-stop hit parade: “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Hey Jude” and many more classics.

For a fraction of the ticket price to see Paul McCartney live you can enjoy a near replica of the whole band right here in Evansville. As they say, you have to see it to believe it – and even then, you might not believe what you’re seeing. - TE For ticket info, visit thevictorytheatre.com or thefabfour.com

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Housebound (NR) The Netflix horror game is often a crapshoot, but every once in a while there’s a gem amidst the rubble, and it’s usually foreign. Enter Housebound, the SXSW comedy/ horror film from New Zealand’s Gerard Johnstone. After attempting to rob an ATM, misanthropic misfit Kylie (Morgana O’Reilly) is sentenced to eight months of house arrest and forced to serve her sentence in her childhood home. Less than pleased to be sharing quarters with her paranormally paranoid motormouth mother (Rima Te Wiata) and stepfather (Ross Harper), who she describes as a “cabbage in a polar fleece,” Kylie quickly gets bored with beer, smoking, and daytime television. After experiencing a few bumps in the night, she begins to wonder whether there is some merit to her mother’s ghostly views. When researching the history of their home, Kylie finds that it was never a bed and breakfast but rather a halfway house for violent teens and the site of a gruesome murder. Hell-bent on getting out of the house, she enlists the help of Amos (GlenPaul Waru), the bumbling security guard in charge of her house-arrest ankle bracelet, who also moonlights as an amateur ghost-hunter. The two become an unlikely team, and history belonging to both Kylie’s family and the house itself begins to unravel, leading to a silly turn of events saved by humanity, dry humor, gore, and excellent acting.

Big Hero 6 (PG) Walt Disney Pictures Without a doubt, Big Hero 6 is the best “family” movie of the year (I’m an adult with no children and would gladly watch it at least 100 more times). It is the first Disney film with 3D animation to feature Marvel Comics characters, and an Academy Award/ Golden Globe winner. The story follows Hiro Hamada (voiced by Ryan Potter), a “botfighter” whose robotics genius is wasted on illegal betting in futuristic “San Fransokyo.” With encouragement from his older brother, Tadashi, Hiro visits an elite robotics school where he forms friendships with Tadashi’s classmates and meets Baymax (Scott Adsit), a healthcare robot designed by Tadashi, and ultimately decides to channel his talents into his education. For entrance into the school, Hiro creates microbots: swarms of tiny robots that link together and can be controlled by his mind. His invention attracts the attention of a less-than-trustworthy corporation and is believed to be destroyed after a fire breaks out in the school, killing Tadashi and his professor. When a masked villain appears using his robotics technology, Hiro enlists the help of his friends, and Baymax comes to Hiro’s rescue in more ways than one. An action packed film with state-of-the-art animation, Big Hero 6 is also a heartwarming lesson in grief, friendship, non-violence, and forgiveness.

– Whitney Patterson

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Jenny's Bay Hair Day When Jon Kern, Steve Tyner and William Lendrum created Jenny’s Bad Hair Day (JBHD) in late December, none of these musicians thought it would be more than a side project. However, JBHD has become a coveted cover band in the tri-state.

With styles ranging from rock to funk to jazz, JBHD provides a show for every age, gender, and taste. Their ever-growing set list includes Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass,” “Ramble on” by Led Zeppelin, and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.”

“We want people to have a unique experience at every show,” explains Steve Tyner, lead vocalist and guitarist.

When asked what artists influence their unique style, JBHD doesn’t initially mention historic musicians or even underground national bands. They credit local artists like Katie Watts, Andy Jones, and others in the Evansville area for inspiring them to create their own style. With the support of these local artists both during gigs and online, JBHD has been able to grow quickly and happily into the local music scene.

Since January, JBHD has played at TJ’s Stockyard Inn, Lyle’s Sportzone, Greek’s Pizzeria, the Deer Head, Bokeh Lounge, and most recently their first out of town gig at Tequila Sheila’s in Grayville, IL. If interested in the band’s future gigs, search for Jenny’s Bad Hair Day on Facebook to find their schedule through March. The page is littered with personal jibes and posters of their disgruntled mascot Jenny, proudly claiming in the about section: “We’re awful. You won’t like us.”

Sorry, Jenny, looks like people like ya.

-Katie Miller

cd reviews Richie Kotzen Cannibals Self-Released

From Poison to playing for Mr. Big to opening for the Stones, Richie Kotzen is not a newbie. His chops have long been established with his own recording studio and production company, and on his 20th solo album, Cannibals, Kotzen’s eclectic experience and influences are right there on his sleeve.

The album tumbles and weaves from rock to soul to choral 80’s hair band to funk and back to blues. There’s a bit of a late eighties/early nineties B-movie soundtrack feel, with Kotzen’s Axl Rose-meetsMotown vocals, Vaughan Halen (yeah, I went there) signature Fender noodling and occasional George Michael belting. According to Kotzen, “much of the material is comprised from recordings that are as old as 10 years,” which is obvious in the album’s authentic dated feel. A departure from the rest of the tracks, “You” is an absolutely gorgeous piano tune co-written with his daughter, August, and a smooth transition into “Time for the Payment,” the inevitable artist’s career introspection with an almost-awkward hint of Spanish guitar, which is saved by his crooning vocals and inflection. Cannibals is definitely a “leftover day” album from a seasoned artist often on the outskirts, but the leftovers were cool enough not to spoil.

Broken Water

Wrought Night-People Records It must be the stately evergreens poised in the gray mist against the chopping waves, or just a good god-damn gene pool, because Olympia produces some amazing music. Always right ahead or perfectly behind, meeting in the middle somewhere, the sounds of the Puget are just real. Amidst the bearded folk bands, the purposely-worn Vans of chillwave and the ever-redundant radio pop, are these tucked-away bands that are perfectly happy being tucked away, and not in the hipster sense.

Broken Water is a bed of grunge nostalgia, fuzzy in more ways than one. Wrought isn’t what you’d hear today; it’s not clean, and it’s not going to sit well with your Swift-loving little sister. I adore it. It’s muddy and sad and reminiscent and apathetic with a hint of a sneer: shoegaze for adults in 2015. Track order is significant for this album, with shared vocals between the three members: Jon on guitar, Kanako on drums and cellist Lori Goldston, who’s also recorded with Nirvana. The flow crests and bottoms out and peaks again, so there’s no room to be bored. Think of a murky conglomeration of Mazzy Star, Blonde Redhead and Sleater-Kinney (yeah, I like SK a lot, get over it). Favorite track: “1984.” Right on.

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The Firewatcher’s Daughter ATO Records Although she was born and raised in a small town just outside of Seattle, Brandi Carlile’s music often screams Appalachia, at least on The Firewatcher’s Daughter. After the success of The Story back in 2007, she’s been going strong, but on the sly. Less rock-pop than previous releases, this album feels more authentic, circling back to an adolescent Carlile who grew up singing country with her mother.

Familiar are the vocals- high with seemingly effortless vibrato, and a clarity that quickly spirals into a profound rawness that is all her own. What is new, however, is the harnessed maturity of her voice. The opening track is old Brandi; “The Eye” is an introduction to the best parts of the album. It’s country from back when country was good- not the pop/hip-hop fusion drivel that has commandeered the radio. It’s June Carter and Bonnie Raitt and the Judds and Tanya Tucker and if the harmonies don’t give you goose bumps, you better check your pulse. The cello and finger picking on “Wilder (We’re Chained)” are absolutely gorgeous.

Impressive as well is her Reba-like ability to fit so many lyrics into a song without it sounding rushed; the growling, titular lyrics of “The Stranger at My Door” belong in a smoky Southern juke joint. Carlile’s come out again, but this time as a country queen. Best album of 2015 thus far.

Imagine Dragons

Smoke + Mirrors KIDinaKORNER/ Interscope Records In the midst of struggling to remember which juggernaut single belonged to Imagine Dragons, I was pleasantly surprised to hear that perhaps they would not be a 1.5 hit wonder after all. The Vegas band stormed onto the scene recently with enough ammo to stay in the game for maybe one more round. Although struggling to be cohesive, Smoke + Mirrors has a couple more tunes for the masses, and a few surprisingly good tracks that are for those of us who like music for... well, music.

It starts off with “Shots,” an 80’s dance tune with electric riffs, synthed to hell and back, not incredibly unlike MGMT, but more solid somehow. The next track is “Gold,” and it is just that. The percussion is immaculately placed, and although the lyrics aren’t deep or terribly original, the hook makes its point, and the music is just tight (as in timely). The title song is pretty, a sort of 80’s/Coldplay/industrial spawn, and “I’m So Sorry,” is a real-life, actual rock song, which surprised the hell out of me, because let’s be honest... The most popular track on iTunes is “I Bet My Life,” a disappointingly tired Edward Sharpe regurgitation. Best of: “Polaroid.”

It’s like panning for gold, but knowing there are at least some ruby chips in the stream. -Whitney Patterson

2010’s The Age of Adz found Stevens at his most experimental, but he has returned to his folk roots with Carrie & Lowell.

Arguably his most personal album to date, nearly every song documents Stevens’ childhood trips to see his titular mother and stepfather. All of the songs on the album are good (my favorite is “Eugene”), but the overall tone of the album is a little stagnate. Carrie & Lowell is just fine for fans like me, but others may find the soft, quiet songs repetitive and monotonous.

Modest Mouse Strangers to Ourselves Epic I’ve waited eight years for this and though Modest Mouse’s new album Strangers to Ourselves is only “okay,” I’m not disappointed because I didn’t have my expectations high. That being said, it isn’t bad by any means. It is a very lengthy album, so there is plenty of material to sift through and figure out which tracks are best.

But because the album is simply average, the lengthy listening experience becomes quite tedious. There are lots of good songs though, so give the album a chance if you’re a Modest Mouse fan.

The The Soundtrack to Hyena Matt Johnson hasn’t released a proper The The album in 15 years (a new recording is at long last in the developing stages), but he’s kept busy producing wonderfully moody music through Cineola, the independent film soundtrack company that he formed in 2005. The third in the series, Hyena perfectly captures the grit and grime of the crime world with a slow-paced, haunting collection of instrumentals that, like Johnson’s two previous soundtracks, works with or without the visuals.

Chuck Sanders Daydream Sundae Killer Robot Chuck Sanders’ single “Daydream Sundae” is a fun trip down memory lane that evokes Peter Pan fantasies in its listeners. If you need to escape from your boring job for four minutes, take a bite out of this “Daydream Sundae” and taste the nostalgia of your childhood dreams. -Russell Finn

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Al’s Corner Pub 301 W. Columbia St. (812) 909-2249

Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616

Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201

Hobo Jungle 1321 S. Barker (812) 491-6229

Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy.

(812) 401-1400

Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 South Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313

Carson’s Brewery Tasting Room 2404 Lynch Rd. (812) 759-8229

Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813

Hoosiers Lounge

The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. (812) 423-5171

Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726

Double Dukes Henderson, KY 2044 Hwy 41 Ramada Inn (270) 826-6600

Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229

Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778

Club Canopy (Above the Jungle) 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

BackStage Bar 524 Main St. (812) 424-5020

Corner Bar 26688 Mt. Vernon (812) 425-5059

Beertropolis 830 Lst. Dr. (812) 297-2337 Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar

KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 428-BALL

421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000

Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN (812) 858-2782

Boogie Nights

Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300

Tropicana

Tropicana

701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0460 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388

Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-2206

Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929

Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. (812) 479-8887

The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024

Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515

Breaktime Bar & Grill 1323 S Barker Ave (812) 602-1756 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055

De Vonna’s 919 North Park Dr 812-401-9400

Elberfeld Korner Inn 15 W. Main (812) 983-4200 Enigma Bar & Grill 4044 Professional Ln. Newburgh, IN Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch, IN) 115 McCreary St. (812) 753-9914 11 Frame Lounge 1801 Franklin St. (812) 423-5355 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0794

Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492 Highland Inn 6620 N. 1st Ave. (812) 402-2544

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450 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 433-4100

Horstketter’s Tavern 5809 Stringtown Rd. (812) 423-0692 Iron Horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918

K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill Washington Square Mall (812) 437-9920 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin (812) 437-0171 Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. (812) 464-8300 Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. (812) 401-4630

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Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. Phoenix Nightclub & Event Center 111 S. Green River Rd. (812) 401-5949 Piston’s 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699

Smitty’s Italian Steak House 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280 Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) (812) 402-7100 Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469 Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. (812) 423-0828

Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801

The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121

Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000

Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088

Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin (812) 618-3227

RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000

TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. (812) 402-9273

Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282

Xcess Gentlemen’s Club 207 S. Fulton Ave. (812) 426-6998 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN (812) 874-2170

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